Deal signed to redevelop historic Oasis Leisure Centre in Swindon

The Oasis Leisure Centre in Swindon will be refurbished and brought back to use, following the signing of a deal between a developer and the council that owns it. Swindon Borough Council has exchanged contracts with SevenCapital on a development agreement, which will allow the developer to agree terms with a tenant to run the iconic facility and finalise plans to refurbish and reopen it.

Once the refurbishment works and lease have been completed, the Oasis and North Star sites would be sold to SevenCapital, with the Council having the option to purchase the refurbished Oasis.

The deal will result in safeguards to retain the swimming pool’s popular slides and a wave machine, while the lease to the tenant will also include a 10-year keep open clause.