A COTSWOLD leisure centre is set to benefit from a £380,000 investment from the council.
Bourton-on-the-Water Lesiure Centre is one of two facilities in the area to benefit from improvements to gym facilities this Autumn.
Cotswold District Council is investing £380,000 in the leisure centres, managed by SLM Everyone Active, to provide a better experience for members.
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As part of the refurbishment works, the gym will benefit from new fitness equipment, including:
Cllr Jenny Forde, cabinet member for health and wellbeing, said: “I am so pleased we are making these improvements in our leisure centres.
“People tell us that they really want to improve their health and be more active, especially coming out of the pandemic.
"We hope that the refurbishment will provide more workout options for people wanting to become active, lose weight, get fit and improve their general wellbeing.
“The new fitness equipment will also be more energy efficient, reducing the power demand from the leisure centre’s equipment, helping to tackle the climate crisis.”
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The gyms will both receive a full refurbishment with new flooring and equipment throughout.
"The layouts will reflect the latest trends, with more space given to functional and free weights areas, along with cardiovascular equipment."
Cirencester Leiure Centre is also benefitting form the investment.
In addition, the centres will be redecorated to create a new look and feel that is set to boost energy and be more welcoming for everyone.
During these periods, the gyms will be out of use and members will be encouraged to visit alternative sites.
Jamie Nesbit, contract manager at Everyone Active, said: “We’re confident that our members will benefit greatly from this investment. Not only will it help to increase our prevalence as a hub for the local community, but also work to support our mission - for everybody to reach their target of 30 minutes’ exercise, five times a week.”
Bourton-on-the-Water Leisure Centre’s gym refurbishment will take place from Monday, October 3 and is set to reopen to customers on Saturday, October 15.
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