Work begins on Gravesend’s £40m Cascades Leisure Centre

Preliminary works have begun on the Cascades Leisure Centre project in Gravesend. The initial works will prepare the ground for construction of the new low-carbon leisure facility, which will replace an existing, ageing facility with a building designed to host regional events.

Plans for the new Cascades centre, which will be owned by Gravesham Borough Council, include a 25m pool, 17m learner pool, aqua play and water flume area, spectator seating, a six-court sports hall, multi-level soft play zone, party and community rooms and a café.

John Burden, Leader of Gravesham Borough Council, said: “After two years in the planning, and following lobbying to secure government funding for this project, this will be a landmark day for the borough.”