Graham Construction has been selected to deliver Glenrothes' new £21m sports and leisure centre, which will replace the existing Fife Institute for Physical and Recreational Education (FIPRE).

It is anticipated that work will commence on site shortly, with the new facility to be delivered in phases to ensure there is minimal disruption to services during the construction process. Designed by B3 Architects and Crea8 Architecture, the complex will comprise a 25m x 17m, eight-lane swimming pool with a viewing gallery for 250 spectators.

A 20m x 10m training pool with moveable flooor; a 11m x 5m teaching and remedial pool; a strength and conditioning studio; and an 80-station gym will be among the facilities. Meanwhile, the complex is also to incorporate a wetside changing area with adjoining health suite; a regional-standard, eight-badminton court sports hall; and an aerobics studio.

Outdoor facilities will include an enhanced athletics track; a full-size synthetic turf pitch; one seven-a-side 3G synthetic turf pitch; and three five-a-side 3G synthetic turf pitches. Graham Construction regional director Neil McFarlane said: "The new sports and leisure facility will provide the people of Fife with an important and stunning civic amenity.

"Working closely with Fife Council and project architects B3 and Cre8, we are relishing the opportunity of being part of the team creating such an iconic building for Glenrothes." Part of Fife Council's wider £50m investment in local sports and leisure facilities, the new Glenrothes complex will be operated by Fife Sports and Leisure Trust.