Final designs revealed for King Alfred Leisure Centre in Brighton

Final plans have been revealed for the new £65m sports and leisure facility set to be built on the site of the ageing King Alfred Leisure Centre in Brighton.

The plans – which will transform the current seafront site into a “modern, accessible and sustainable leisure destination for all” – include a swimming pool, large health and fitness suite, a leisure water area, family entertainment zone and an underground car park.

Shaped by feedback from earlier community engagement and further technical work, the proposals bring together a scheme designed to meet the needs of residents.

The new designs show how the building will offer sea views from the pools, gym and café, alongside landscaping to better connect the site with the surrounding area.

Brighton and Hove City Council (BHCC), which owns the site, has been working with Alliance Leisure, GT3 Architects, Engenuiti, Van Zyl & de Villiers and Hadron Consulting on the project.

Alan Robins, Cabinet member for Sports, Recreation and Libraries at BHCC, said: “These final designs reflect the feedback we’ve heard from residents and the progress we’ve made in developing a scheme that is deliverable, sustainable and right for this seafront site.

“With the project team now firmly established and the plans worked through in detail, we have a clear and credible route to delivering a new leisure centre while keeping the existing facility open until the replacement is ready.”

“I think this is an exciting development for the city and will bring much needed new facilities for residents.

“The King Alfred has played an important role in the city for many years, and I’d encourage anyone with an interest to comment on the planning application.”