Steel completes on South Wales leisure hub

Structural steelwork, totalling 450t, has been installed for the Caerphilly Leisure and Wellbeing Hub in South Wales.

Working on behalf of main contractor Morgan Sindall Construction, Shufflebottom (part of Embrace Steel), was the project’s steelwork supplier and erector.

The £38 million Hub is transforming an area of disused scrubland, close to the town centre, into a vibrant community centre that will support and encourage healthy, active lives.

When complete in March 2027, the two-storey, timber-clad building will house a six-lane swimming pool and wet play area served by a large changing zone, a state-of-the-art health suite, a comprehensive fitness suite (gym), fitted-out with cardiovascular and strength training equipment, two flexible studio spaces, a group cycle studio and two squash courts.

The building also includes a café, a large adventure play facility, a TAG Active arena, lounge area, two flexible consultation rooms, and a dedicated social space for use by community groups.

Councillor Chris Morgan says: “The opportunity to create a purpose-built leisure and wellbeing centre designed to cater directly for the diverse social, health and wellbeing needs of our community is a once in a generation opportunity.”