Sleaford Leisure Centre

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No 3 October 2012

The closure of the swimming pool does not mean the end of swimming for the next year. Residents and visitors can use other facilities in the area including Harpers on East Road, Grantham Mere’s Leisure centre, North Hykeham Leisure Centre, Spalding Leisure Centre and Bourne Leisure Centre.

Harpers FitnessUnit 3East RoadSleaford, NG34 7EHT: 01529 304770Grantham Meres Leisure CentreTrent RoadGrantham, NG31 7XQ T: 01476 581930North Kesteven CentreMoor LaneNorth Hykeham Lincoln, LN6 9AXT: 01522 883311Castle Sports ComplexAlbion StreetSpalding, PE11 2AJ T: 01775 762178Bourne Leisure Centre Queen’s RoadBourne, PE10 9DXT: 01778 421 435

North Kesteven District Council has appointed RG Carters of Lincoln as contractors for the Sleaford Leisure Centre refurbishment. The facility closed on Sunday October 7 in readiness for a major facelift bringing better facilities for both leisure and swimming to the area.In preparation for RG Carters

work on the project the swimming pool will be drained over a three day process, and mobilisation works will commence as of 15 October.Chris Carr,

Branch Manager; R G Carter Building Ltd, Lincoln said: “As a local contractor we are delighted to work with NKDC on this exciting and forward-thinking scheme. There is a strong sense of community in the District and being involved in the next stage in the life of the Sleaford Leisure Centre provides the opportunity to continue with our local investment

in both trading activity and employment.”The project sees a larger gym

facility, splash pool and changing village amongst the plans. Cllr Mrs Marion Brighton OBE

said; “We are delighted that a local contractor has been appointed. This is great news for the local economy, something we as a district council support heavily.”

“We want to meet the needs of the customer and with RG Carter’s work on the project we believe we can do just that. We would also like

to recognise what a tremendous asset Leisure Connection and their employees have been to the operation of the facility during this difficult time, they have been extremely dedicated to their customers.” RG Carters portfolio of work in

the leisure field spans over 50 years, showing clear dedication to

Local contractor for local projectOther places for you to swim

We want to meet the needs of the customer and with RG Carter’s work on the project we believe we can do just that. Cllr Mrs Marion Brighton, OBE

Sleaford Leisure Centre

Catch up with the progress...

You will be able to follow the progress of the Sleaford Leisure Centres refurbishment through North Kesteven District Council’s website, Facebook and Twitter. Over the next year there will be regular updates with regards to the refurbishment including, before, during and after images and videos.

Visit:www.n-kesteven.gov.uk/slcrwww.facebook.com/ SleafordLeisureCentre Refurbishmentwww.twitter.com/ SLCRefurb

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Existing changing facilities

Existing front aspect

Existing reception area

Existing swimming pool

Anticipated milestonesAfter the closure of the swimming pool and leisure facilities on Sunday 7 October we can now look ahead to the key milestones of the project.2 November 2012RG Carters will start on site.30 August 2013Practical completion2 September 2013Handover to operator27 September 2013Open to public

A new unisex changing area will be created for swimmers, accessed from the café viewing area. The design of the changing village is based Sport England Swimming Pool Design Guidance. A mixture of single, double, family and disabled cubicles is provided. A Sport England “Changing Places” fully disabled change facility with ceiling mounted hoist will be provided.

A new deck level pool drainage channel approximately 300mm x 350mm deep is to be integrated into the pool surrounds. The pool profile is modified and raised in accordance with Sport England 2011 guidelines for 25 metre pools. This will create a greater percentage of shallow water area for learn to swim groups. The shallow end is 1 metre deep and 1.8m at the deep end with a lowest point of 2 metre.

Plans include a new double height fully glazed entrance with coloured infill panels providing views in and out of the Centre, and an active frontage to the river footpath.

Visitors enter through a new lobby with automatic sliding doors providiing easy access for all, especially those with children, pushchairs and those with disabilities.The open reception area offers views through into the cafe and pool hall.The café viewing area will have loose tables and chairs for spectators.

For further information and to keep up-to-date with the progress on the refurbishment visit www.n-kesteven.gov.uk/slcr or email Sleaford_LC_Refurb@ n-kesteven.gov.uk