Woolwich town centre gets major boost as leisure centre completes

Main contractor Morgan Sindall Construction has officially handed over the Woolwich Waves Leisure Centre to the Royal Borough of Greenwich.

The £80 million project, procured via the Southern Construction Framework, is located in the heart of Woolwich town centre and forms a key part of a much wider regeneration scheme.

On track to achieve a BREEAM ‘Outstanding’ rating, the multi-storey hub is one of the UK’s largest leisure centres and includes four swimming pools, a luxury spa, a six-court sports hall, an indoor five-a-side football pitch, a gym, dance and spinning studios, squash courts and community spaces.

Councillor Anthony Okereke, Leader of the Royal Borough of Greenwich Council, said: “The start of 2026 saw the moment thousands of residents had been waiting for as they were able to experience for the first time the leisure centre they helped to name.

“Woolwich Waves is at the forefront of improving the quality of life and health of our residents.”

Area Director at Morgan Sindall Construction in London, Richard Dobson, added: “It’s a huge achievement to deliver this complex development to the Royal Borough of Greenwich and we are excited to see the community already starting to enjoy these state-of-the-art facilities.

“Sustainability has been at the forefront throughout the design, construction, and ongoing operation of the Centre.”

Elland Steel Structures fabricated, supplied and erected 1,650t of structural steelwork for the project.