Consultation on new Knaresborough leisure centre
Harrogate Borough Council is proposing to build it over a play area at Fysche Field.
A public consultation's opened on plans for the new Knaresborough leisure centre.
Harrogate Borough Council is proposing to build it over a play area at Fysche Field.
It's now asking for residents' views on the plans - with the consultation running until 24 October.
A new play area would be provided under the preferred option and building over the field has not been completely ruled out.
This comes after campaigners raised concerns over the loss of green space, with one previously saying it would be “unforgivable” to build over Fysche Field.
Other options included building over the footprint of the existing pool, but these have been discounted as the council said this would result in two years loss of service and income.
There will also be a public engagement session on the plans at Knaresborough Swimming Pool on 6 October between 5pm and 8pm.
Councillor Stanley Lumley, the council’s cabinet member for culture, tourism and sport, said: “We have ambitious plans to reduce the proportion of the population that are physically inactive but we can’t do this without investing in our facilities.
“This multi-million pound investment for Knaresborough will create a 21st century facility that provides fantastic opportunities for local people to move more, live well and feel great.
“Along with our new facility in Ripon and the redevelopment of the Hydro in Harrogate, as well as the district’s other great leisure centres and pools, I hope people feel motivated, supported and inspired to stay active.”