Work starts on Haden Hill Leisure Centre

Main contractor Speller Metcalfe has started the redevelopment of Sandwell Council’s Haden Hill Leisure Centre.

The redeveloped centre will feature a main swimming pool, a learner pool, two multi-purpose studios, a 100-station gym, a 27-station indoor cycling studio, a four-court sports hall, and a community room to host local groups and events.

Procured via the UK Leisure Framework (managed by Denbighshire Leisure), the scheme is a partnership between Sandwell Council, Sport England and the council’s development partner Alliance Leisure.

The £24 million redevelopment is being backed by £20 million from the government’s levelling up fund, supplemented by contributions from Sandwell Council and Sport England.

Julia Goddard, Regional Director at Alliance Leisure, said: “We have worked tirelessly with the council and our other project partners to produce a scheme that will truly change the lives of local residents for the better.

“The new centre will deliver a modern, inclusive, health-focused facility, and also generate construction jobs, supply chain opportunities and community engagement throughout the delivery period.”

Mark Braithwaite, Chief Executive of Sandwell Leisure Trust, added: “This is another terrific investment into the impressive leisure portfolio in Sandwell.

“We are delighted to be working alongside our partners to bring a vibrant new leisure facility, to support the health and wellbeing of local residents and the wider community.”

Haden Hill Leisure Centre is due to re-open in spring 2027.