Work to begin on Bishop Auckland leisure centre revamp

A contractor has been appointed for the project to build a new leisure centre for Bishop Auckland, with work to start this summer.

Durham County Council (DCC) has appointed Morgan Sindall to carry out work on the new-build site, which will create a community hub bringing both leisure services and a library together in one place.

Facilities will include two accessible swimming pools, sauna and steamroom and a large health club with a gym floor and two group exercise studios.

A Move Hub, fitted with power-assisted fitness equipment for people who need support to improve strength and mobility, will also be created. Other facilities will include a soft play centre and café alongside the library, with the aim of creating a place for the entire community.

Councillor Joe Quinn, DCC’s cabinet member for resources, investment and assets, said: “The project is part of our leisure transformation programme to modernise leisure facilities across the county as well as our ongoing regeneration of the town.

“The new venue will bring leisure and library services together in a single, modern site with new features to make our services accessible to all ages and abilities and support community wellbeing.”