Fit for the future
We’re improving your leisure centres. A once in a generation investment by South Ribble Borough Council
South Ribble Leisure Centres are undergoing a multimillion-pound improvements project, which will make greener, more energy efficient leisure centres, and will give them long-needed modernisation and upgrades.
The first stage, which is now almost complete, has been the decarbonisation and infrastructure phase, which has involved huge improvements to the infrastructure that keeps the centres operational and energy efficient.
The next phase is modernisation and improvements across all four sites. We are dedicated to providing you with high-quality leisure centres at incredible value locally and this is the start of an incredibly exciting period of improvements for the leisure centres, allowing for modernisation and energy efficiency improvements which will enhance your user experience.
Thank you for your ongoing patience and understanding while the work takes place.
What has been completed so far?
Leyland Leisure Centre
Since 2022 we have:
- upgraded the centre’s power supply
- upgraded the hot water and heating systems
- installed an energy efficient air source heat pump
- installed solar panels
- moved to energy efficient LED lighting
- made ventilation upgrades
- upgraded the roof and made fencing upgrades
- made fire safety improvements.
Bamber Bridge Leisure Centre
Since 2022 we have:
- upgraded the centre’s power supply
- upgraded the hot water and heating systems
- installed an energy efficient air source heat pump
- installed solar panels
- moved to energy efficient LED lighting
- made ventilation upgrades
- upgraded the roof and made fencing upgrades
- installed new plant rooms.
Penwortham Leisure Centre
Since 2022 we have:
- upgraded the centre’s power supply
- upgraded the hot water and heating systems
- installed an energy efficient air source heat pump
- installed solar panels
- moved to energy efficient LED lighting
- made ventilation upgrades
- upgraded the roof and made fencing upgrades
- made fire safety improvements.
South Ribble Tennis and Fitness Centre
Since 2022 we have:
- upgraded the centre’s power supply
- upgraded the hot water and heating systems
- installed an energy efficient air source heat pump
- installed solar panels
- moved to energy efficient LED lighting
- upgraded the roof and made fencing upgrades
- upgraded the plant room and extended the car park
- made fire safety improvements.
What's happening next?
The centres will see modernisation works and improvements across the centres. We will update with more information on this soon.
Leyland Leisure Centre
From November 2024 we'll be:
- creating new pool changing areas, toilets and showers
- extending and redesigning the entrance and reception area
- replacing pool glazing and the pool cover
- installing new dry-side changing rooms
- updating gym equipment.
Customers may notice works starting outside the building soon, and a builders compound on a small area in the rear car park.
Dry side changing room work began on Monday 24 February.
While this work is happening there will be some temporary changes. Here’s what you need to know:
Wet side changing will be available at certain time during the works but we are asking that customers are to come workout ready.
There will be limited access to the communal wet side changing rooms, should customers require a shower – swimwear must be worn at all times.
The hours that customers are unable to use the wet side changing facilities due to the school swimming programme are as follows:
Monday: 9am to 3pm
Tuesday: 8.30am to 3pm
Wednesday: 12noon to 3pm
Thursday: 8.30am to 3pm
Bamber Bridge Leisure Centre
From November 2024 we'll be:
- creating new pool changing areas, toilets and showers
- extending and redesigning the entrance and reception area
- updating gym equipment.
Changing room works:
Works commenced on 24 February 2025.
While this work is happening there will be some temporary changes to how swimming sessions run, and we really appreciate your understanding during this time. Here’s what you need to know:
- The pool will remain fully open during the works.
- Most poolside changing areas closed: For the next 4-6 weeks, most poolside changing rooms will be closed while work is underway. There will be a small number of cubicles still open, plus our dry-side changing facilities will be available for use
- Come swim-ready: We ask that you arrive ready to swim (costume under clothes)
- Where to store your belongings: There will be some lockers available by the pool for your belongings. We are also providing containers for customers to carry their possessions to and from the pool and dry-side changing rooms.
- After your swim: A small number of pool-side changing rooms will be available, plus our dry-side changing rooms, which have showers and toilets are available to use. Swimmers should use a towel or robe to cover themselves as they walk through reception area to the changing rooms (separate male and female), approximately 20 meters from the poolside. As part of this temporary arrangement, you’ll pass through reception to access the pool, so we recommend wearing flip-flops or similar footwear.
- Please note: When our schools are using the dry-side changing rooms, these will be temporarily closed to other users.
Penwortham Leisure Centre
From November 2024 we'll be:
- creating new pool changing areas, toilets and showers
- updating the reception area
- updating gym equipment.
South Ribble Tennis and Fitness Centre
From November 2024 we'll be:
- resurfacing the tennis courts with a high-quality new finish - this work is now complete
- updating gym equipment.