Ground broken on new Lichfield Leisure Centre

Ground has been officially broken on the new Lichfield Leisure Centre at Stychbrook Park.

It marks the start of construction on the £10m centre, which is expected to open to the public in 2025.

Owned by the Lichfield District Council, the centre will offer a range of amenities and will replace the ageing Friary Grange leisure centre.

Facilities will include a 25-metre, six-lane swimming pool with movable floor and poolside seating and changing. There will also be a 80-station fitness gym. Outdoor facilities will include a full-size 3G pitch and changing rooms.

The leisure centre is being designed by ReCreation, a company founded by British Olympians. To read more about ReCreation, see a full interview on pages 30-34.