The first stage of extensive refurbishment and improvement works at Dartmouth Leisure Centre are now complete and open to members, including a new extension and 35m2 poolside viewing area. Making a major commitment in improving local leisure facilities, Fusion Lifestyle, the UK’s leading sport and leisure charity, is inviting members to visit the improved leisure centre to see some of the exciting changes.
Marking a major investment of over £170,000, the building works at Dartmouth Leisure Centre commenced in September 2017. The series of extensive refurbishments were designed to significantly improve and modernise the leisure centre, ensuring that high quality facilities are accessible to all within the local area.
The main change is the creation of an extension, which links the main entrance to Dartmouth Indoor Pool, making it easier for members to navigate throughout the centre. A refurbished reception area, as well as new poolside seating and viewing space are also just some of the exciting improvements now open to members.
The works form part of a multi-million-pound investment from Fusion Lifestyle, South Hams District Council and West Devon Borough Council in improving five Devon leisure centres. Along with Dartmouth Leisure Centre, and as part of a three-year programme, other locations set to benefit from significant improvements include; Meadowlands Leisure Centre (Tavistock), Ivybridge Leisure Centre, Quayside Leisure Centre (Kingsbridge) and Parklands Leisure Centre (Okehampton).
Fusion Lifestyle is the largest independent charity, operating community sports, fitness and leisure centres across the country, and is known for bringing quality and investment to the facilities it operates. As it is a charity, all its incoming resources are reinvested in improving and developing its services and facilities.
Simon Smith, Contract Manager, Fusion Lifestyle said: “It is fantastic that first stage of building works at Dartmouth Leisure Centre are now complete, helping to significantly improve the experience for our customers.
“The improvement works will ensure that the treasured leisure centre can be enjoyed for years to come, and we look forward to welcoming members and the public through our doors to see some of the exciting changes for themselves. This year we will be investing in further improvements including new gym equipment, new studio equipment, a fun pool inflatable and pool access equipment for disabled users.
“Dartmouth Leisure Centre is just one of five centres across the region set to benefit from significant improvements, and we have made a commitment to nurture these sports and leisure facilities, which includes making a serious investment in their improvement and upkeep.”
Cllr Hilary Bastone, Executive Portfolio Holder for Customer First said: “It is fantastic to have Fusion Lifestyle on board and to witness the first stage of completion. I can’t wait to see more of this across the District as they roll out their improvement schemes at other leisure centres.”
Cllr Rosemary Rowe, Ward Councillor for Dartmouth said: “As a ward member for Dartmouth, I feel that a leisure centre is not only a place where we go to work on our fitness but it’s also a great social space to catch up with friends, or where our children can have fun and engage with other kids through the various activities available.
“Now with these improvement works; everyone’s experience of the centre will be richer for many years to come. A big thank you to Fusion for their outstanding work.”
Cllr Jonathan Hawkins, Ward Councillor for Dartmouth said: “We are delighted that this work has been completed. It was always envisaged that the centre would have a permanent connection.
“This and the viewing area will be a vast improvement. A thank you to Fusion who have helped with this.”
