WORK on a multi-million pound extension and revamp of Droitwich Spa Leisure Centre is set to start next week.
The £15 million upgrade of the Briar Mill site includes a new learner pool, café and reception area as well as various improvements to existing facilities.
There will be three new treatment rooms, full refurbishment of the swimming pool and gym changing rooms, retiling of the pool surrounds, upgrades to mechanical and electrical systems and repairs to the existing roof and guttering.
Energy-efficiency measures, including heat pumps and solar panels, will also be installed to cut the centre’s carbon emissions and reduce gas and electricity costs.
Work is expected to be completed in July next year and the centre will remain open throughout although there will be some disruption.
Additional car parking has already been created, with a second phase due to be completed by November 2026. When finished, there will be 292 car parking spaces and 24 spaces for bicycles. New energy-efficient lighting will also be installed on the sand-dressed all-weather pitch.
Councillor Dan Birch, Wychavon’s executive board member for wellbeing, social mobility and transformation, said: “This will deliver a much-improved experience for users and ensure Wychavon boasts some of the best leisure facilities in the region and the country.”
The project will be delivered by a team of leisure specialists, headed by Alliance Leisure and including Speller Metcalf Ltd, architect and design specialist, Watson Batty and award-winning pool and construction company, Buckingham Pools.
Plans for a new skatepark near the leisure centre are also being finalised. A contractor for the £300,000 scheme is expected to be appointed early next year, with work starting by May 2026.
A pump track is also planned for the site, with work starting once the skate park is built.
The projects are part of Wychavon’s multi-million-pound investment in leisure, health and wellbeing in Droitwich Spa.
Nigel Grundy, Managing Director of Rivers Fitness, which runs the centre on behalf of Wychavon, described the investment as ‘fantastic news.’
He added: “The planned improvements will greatly benefit the health and wellbeing of the community by extending the lifespan of the centre and introducing new facilities.
“The development ensures the centre remains accessible and inclusive for all.
“Additionally, the focus on making the facility more environmentally friendly and efficient to operate is a welcome step toward long-term sustainability.”
Visit www.riversfitness.co.uk/refurb-updates-droitwich for updates on the project.
