Waterlooville Leisure Centre set for major revamp

Waterlooville Leisure Centre is set to undergo a substantial upgrade over the next year.

Owned by Havant Borough Council (HBC) and operated by Horizon Leisure, the centre is in line for a wide range of works, including improvements to its gym spaces and the introduction of two outdoor padel courts.

After securing funding for the redevelopment in May 2024, Horizon Leisure and HBC completed a public consultation and the exact details of the work are now in the planning stage with surveys and designs underway.

Mike Lyons, CEO, Horizon Leisure, said: “We are really excited about the planned refurbishment and there is a lot of community excitement about the padel courts.”

Horizon Leisure recently welcomed the local MP, Suella Braverman, for a tour of the centre where she met with its wellbeing team to discuss the planned refurbishment. During her visit, Braverman also learnt about Horizon Leisure’s range of health and wellbeing programmes, which include dementia-friendly sessions, activities designed to combat loneliness and social isolation and specialist clubs for children and young people with additional needs. “We were pleased to welcome our local MP to find out more about our services,” Lyons said. “Her visit showcased the value of community-led initiatives and the importance of partnerships between the public sector, local residents and grassroots organisations in promoting better public health.”