Wiltshire’s big plans as £25m leisure centre revealed
Plans have been unveiled for a £25m state-of-the-art leisure centre to be built in Trowbridge.
The existing services in the Wiltshire town need replacing, with problems at the town’s swimming pool likely to force it to close in the coming years. Wiltshire Council’s proposals have been confirmed and it will start building the complex opposite County Hall in 2025.
The council says it is investing in sport and physical activity facilities when many of its counterparts in the West are cutting back.
“This central location is almost perfect,” said councillor Ian Blair-Pilling, Wiltshire’s cabinet member for leisure. “There are many thousands who can reach it in 20 minutes’ walk. It will also bring a whole new destination and attraction to the centre of Trowbridge.”
The proposed facility would include a large gym, a 25m six-lane pool, a separate learner pool, exercise class studios and an adaptable adventure playground.
It would also feature a “wellness suite” to provide a dedicated space for older people to exercise.
