Allander Leisure Centre officially opens to the public

Allander Leisure Centre in Bearsden, north Glasgow, has officially opened to the public. The launch of the venue is the culmination of a £42.5m investment project which has transformed the sports and physical activity facilities in the area.

The centre features a 25m, eight-lane swimming pool and 20m training pool with movable floor, sauna and steam vitality room and a specialist hydrotherapy pool for use by people with learning disabilities, families with young babies and people with mobility issues.

There is also a large health club with a group cycling studio and low and high intensity exercise studios – to cater for all abilities.

Sports facilities include an eight-court games hall, two squash courts and a large sports dome with two indoor football pitches and a tennis court.

Allander Leisure Centre also incorporates a support facility for adults with learning disabilities – including dementia, rebound, sensory and physiotherapy treatment rooms, as well as arts and crafts, dance and music areas.

The centre is owned by East Dunbartonshire Council (EDC), which worked closely with partners – including the Leisure and Culture Trust, and the Health and Social Care Partnership – on the project.

McLaughlin & Harvey was the main contractor and architectural design was by Holmes Miller, with support from Doig+Smith, Brown + Wallace and planning consultancy Stantec.

EDC’s provost, Gillian Renwick, said: “The opening of this facility is the culmination of years of hard work, hopes, discussions and planning – involving patrons, partners, residents, community groups, councillors and officers.

“This facility represents a significant capital investment by the council, which will benefit generations of people from Bearsden and beyond.”