Green light for Trowbridge leisure centre

Wiltshire Council has given planning permission for a new £25M leisure centre in Trowbridge.

The Council said it had a vision to improve the health and wellbeing of residents with top-class facilities, while having a positive economic impact on the town centre.

The new centre will have a raft of facilities, including a six-lane, 25m-long swimming pool, a smaller learner pool, a gym, two studios, community meeting room and a café.

Commenting on the scheme, Councillor Ian Blair-Pilling, Cabinet Member for Leisure and Public Health, said: “This is a significant moment for this project, and I’d like to thank all the officers, contractors, stakeholders and public for their hard work and diligence in getting us to this stage.

“I’d also like to thank everyone who took the time to comment and respond to the survey or attend one of the drop-in sessions, helping us to shape our plans.”

According to the Council, the leisure centre will be constructed using high-quality, robust materials, with glazed facades and a prominent entrance to welcome visitors. The modern design will have a strong industrial aesthetic that reflects the heritage of Trowbridge.

Internally, accessibility has been put at the heart of the design plans. To support the council’s target of being carbon neutral by 2030, the project has been designed with a fabric first approach to ensure it will be as energy efficient as possible.

Solar panels will be installed on available roof space, helping to power the all-electric building. This will be further supported by the external landscaping that will create a green island in Trowbridge with walking, cycling and wheeling travel routes.