Spring 2012 launch for £8m Dorset centre
A new £8m leisure complex under construction in Dorchester, Dorset, remains on course to open in spring 2012, with the structure of the building now reaching its full height.
The Leadbitter Group commenced work on the Dyer-designed Dorchester Sports Centre in November 2010, with facilities to include a six-lane swimming pool and a 60-station gym. A dance studio and a changing village also form part of the complex, which is the result of a partnership between Dorset County Council and West Dorset District Council (WDDC).
The Thomas Hardye School is also working alongside the local authorities on the scheme, with the new building to replace the current Thomas Hardye Leisure Centre. WDDC leader Robert Gould said: "We know there is a real demand for improved swimming and fitness facilities in West Dorset and we are less than a year away from delivering what residents have asked for."
Image: The Leadbitter Group