THESE are the first images of a proposed £20m redevelopment of Leisure World in Bridlington.
Residents will be able to view and have their say on the plans at the leisure centre in The Promenade, on Monday, June 10, and Tuesday, June 11, from 2pm to 7pm each day.
The plans comprise three new pools – including a 25m, six-lane swimming pool – swimming spectator seating for 150 people, a 70-station fitness studio, a health suite, a climbing wall and a six-court sports hall.
The new building will be located on the existing Leisure World site.
Councillor Stephen Parnaby, leader of East Riding Council, said: "The council is committed to providing the best possible services for residents and visitors and in boosting the local economy.
"An economically buoyant Bridlington is vital, not just for local people but for the wider East Riding.
"The council has a strong track record of investing in the town's infrastructure, including the refurbishment of The Spa Bridlington and our work alongside the Heritage Lottery Fund at Sewerby Hall and Gardens."
The scheme is part of the council's £123m capital investment programme for 2013-14, which it is hoped will create a multipurpose facility in the town to meet Bridlington's future needs.
Cllr Parnaby said: "I would urge our residents to get involved in the consultation and provide us with constructive feedback for the plans to redevelop Leisure World, which will provide short and long-term benefits for Bridlington."
Leisure World is programmed to close for the works this winter, with the project anticipated to be complete by autumn 2015.
The council is working with Sport England in assisting with the provision of a temporary 25m Olympic Legacy swimming pool to maintain swimming within the town for the duration of the redevelopment of Leisure World.
The pool, which was used by Olympic athletes for training during the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, will be situated at Bridlington Sports Centre, where sports facilities, including gym access and fitness classes, will also be provided to ensure alternative provision is provided for users of Leisure World until the works are complete.
Bob Hillery, who runs Spinnaker House in Bridlington and is president of the town's Tourism Association, has praised the redevelopment of the leisure centre.
"Although I haven't seen the plans yet, the investment in the town can only be a good thing," he said.
"It is more investment in Bridlington, which shows there is a belief in the town.
"I can't remember when Leisure World first opened, but it is looking a bit tired now."
Mr Hillery said now is an exciting time for the area, with the £2.6m restoration of Sewerby Hall and Yorkshire Water's £42m investment to make the town's beaches and bathing water among the cleanest in the country.
"Bridlington has a wonderful future," he said. "We need people to get on board and support all the work."
