Work begins on £12m redevelopment of Droitwich Spa Leisure Centre

Construction work is now underway on a £12.7m redevelopment of Droitwich Spa Leisure Centre. The redevelopment will include the installation of a new 12m learner pool, housed within an extension that also includes a new reception and café area.

Existing changing areas will also be upgraded and three flexible-use treatment rooms added to the facility mix, which already includes a large multi-room gym, racket and court sports and outdoor sports pitches.

As well as new facilities, the works – which are set to take until August 2026 to complete – will improve the venue’s sustainability. New air source heat pumps and solar panels will be installed, helping to boost energy efficiency.

Wychavon District Council, which owns the centre, has appointed Alliance Leisure to deliver the project in partnership with Watson Batty Architects and Speller Metcalfe. The centre is operated by Rivers Fitness, a not-for-profit social enterprise which manages four facilities on behalf of the council.

The project is part of the council’s multi-million-pound investment in leisure and wellbeing in Droitwich.

Gillian Dunster, Business Development Manager at Alliance Leisure, said: “This refurbishment is about more than bricks and mortar; it’s about growing confidence in the water, removing barriers to activity and future-proofing a vital community asset. We’re proud to support Wychavon’s net-zero ambitions while enhancing the experience for every visitor.”

Councillor Dan Birch, Wychavon’s Executive Board Member for Wellbeing, Social Mobility and Transformation, said: “This is part of our multi-million-pound investment in leisure and wellbeing in the town. We are committed to progressing these schemes at pace to ensure the full leisure offering in Droitwich is delivered in a timely manner for the benefit of our residents.