Work starts on Spelthorne Leisure Centre

Willmott Dixon alongside the Mayor of Spelthorne, members of Spelthorne Borough Council and its supply chain partners have officially commemorated the commencement of Spelthorne Leisure Centre, a development that, once complete, will be one of the world’s most advanced, energy efficient Passivhaus leisure centres.

Plans to build the new centre were approved in June 2021 and the contract for the new development was awarded to developers Willmott Dixon. The firm will be working with GT3 Architects and Passivhaus expert Gale & Snowden to ensure environmental sustainability is prioritised in line with the Borough’s target for reaching net-zero.

The Mayor was joined by members of the project team at the site, including Leader of the Council – Cllr John Boughtflower, Chair of the Community Wellbeing and Housing Committee – Cllr Maureen Attewell and Matt Kemp – Willmott Dixon Delivery Director, to mark the official start of the build. Currently groundworks are being undertaken and in October the creation of the structure for the swimming pool will begin.

The new leisure centre will be a vital community amenity serving residents and visitors to Spelthorne and affirms the Council’s commitment to tackling climate change and in providing first-class accessible leisure opportunities for residents, enabling them to live healthier, more active lives.

The Mayor of Spelthorne, Cllr Susan Doran, said: “It is fantastic news for residents that this brilliant new leisure centre is now one step closer. Once complete, Spelthorne will have the world’s largest wet and dry leisure centre meeting Passivhaus standards with top-class facilities that service everyone, from elite sportspeople to those just trying to lead a more active lifestyle, as well as being a dementia friendly design for residents.”