Opening of Chilterns Lifestyle Centre delayed
It's after building contractors found some issues from their final stages of testing
The opening of the Chilterns Lifestyle Centre has been delayed, after the building contractors found some issues from their final stages of testing.
It means they have not been able to hand over the completed building to Buckinghamshire Council as planned, according to a statement from Councillor Clive Harriss, Cabinet Member for Culture and Leisure.
The centre was due to open next Monday (15 November).
Cllr Harriss said:
"The project team, the leisure operator (Everyone Active), and all the other key tenants have been working incredibly hard to prepare for opening and the delay is clearly very disappointing for all those involved, but obviously it’s important that the building meets all of our requirements and high standards before opening.
"While we expect the opening will be imminent, we are not yet in a position to confirm a specific date; we will let everyone know as soon as we can and we remain in daily discussions with our contractors on this matter.
"We appreciate the delay will be frustrating for residents but we’re looking forward to the opening of the £36m centre which will be a flagship sports and leisure facility for Buckinghamshire.
"We will of course keep residents updated on any further developments."