New Trowbridge leisure centre begins to take shape
The new leisure centre is set to be all-electric
Trowbridge's new leisure centre is beginning to take shape as the steel frame work is being installed.
The frame will be made up of nearly a thousand pieces of steel, weighing around 246 tonnes and take about 35 days to construct.
During the initial phase of the project, contractors have had to complete complex groundwork to map out, remove and divert existing pipework and services under the East Wing site.
That will be followed by the excavation of the main swimming pool and learner pool spaces.
Deputy Council Leader, and Cabinet Member for Communities, Engagement, and Corporate Services, Cllr Mel Jacob, said it's an exciting milestone in the new development.
She said: "After months of essential groundwork, we’re now entering the phase where the vision becomes a reality, and the people of Trowbridge can really start to see their new leisure centre take shape.
“This centre, once complete, will be a transformative asset for the town and surrounding communities, providing modern, accessible facilities that promote health, wellbeing, and connection.
“We’re very excited to see progress on-site and will keep people updated as this project continues.”
The new facility will offer a six-lane, 25-metre swimming pool, a learner pool, two fitness studios, a gym with 120 stations, a café, and an adventure play area. A dedicated Live Well suite will provide tailored exercise space for older adults, supporting active lifestyles across all age groups.
To help meet the Council's environmental target of being carbon neutral by 2030, the project has been designed with a fabric first approach to make it as energy efficient as possible, while solar panels will be installed on the roof, helping to power the all-electric building.
This will be further supported by the external landscaping that will create a green island in Trowbridge with walking, cycling and wheeling travel routes woven in.