Wandsworth centres to benefit from £24m project

Two leisure centres owned by Wandsworth Borough Council have been upgraded with newly refurbished fitness suites. The improvements at Wandle Recreation Centre and Roehampton Sports and Fitness Centre are part of a wider redevelopment project which will see eight of Wandsworth’s leisure, swimming and sports centres benefit from £24m worth of investment.

At Wandle Recreation Centre, a range of new equipment and technology has been installed to make fitness more accessible and remove barriers to physical activity. Upgrades include the installation of air-powered resistance equipment to support beginners, older residents and those managing injury or long-term health conditions to enjoy low-impact exercise.

Improvements will also include incorporating social prescribing and the co-location of services to create a wellbeing hub. Meanwhile, Roehampton Sports and Fitness Centre has benefited from a complete fitness suite refurbishment, with a range of new machines, as well as redecorated spaces and improvements to air-handling systems, creating a brighter, more modern environment for members.

The move to enhance and modernise facilities – which are owned by Wandsworth Borough Council – ispart of Places Leisure being re-appointed to operate the eight venues on behalf of the council in 2025. The works are being funded jointly by the council and Places Leisure.

Councillor Ethan Brooks said: “We want every resident to have access to high-quality places.”