Willmott Dixon has been appointed most well-liked contractor for the redevelopment of the King Alfred Recreational Centre in Brighton.
Brighton & Hove Town Council has earmarked as much as £65m for the scheme, which is able to change the prevailing getting older facility with a contemporary advanced at the identical seafront website online.
Plans come with a bigger health suite, two swimming swimming pools, a circle of relatives leisure zone, and stepped forward accessibility. The development will be offering sea perspectives from the swimming pools, health club and café, and have landscaping to reinforce the encircling public realm.
The scheme is being delivered via the United Kingdom Recreational Framework. The council’s major supply spouse, Alliance Recreational, is main the challenge along GT3 Architects.
Willmott Dixon managing director for development south Richard Poulter mentioned the scheme introduced “a thrilling alternative” to create a facility that capitalises on its coastal location, including that the contractor had delivered greater than 160 recreational centres nationally.
The scheme stays topic to council approval. A scrutiny committee will evaluate the proposals on 22 September, with cupboard anticipated to imagine the plans 3 days later.
A making plans software is because of be submitted through the tip of the yr. Paintings isn’t anticipated to start on website online earlier than early 2026, with crowning glory most likely in spring 2028.
Investment can be sourced via govt grants, council borrowing, and the sale of a part of the website online for housing. Public consultations at the design and facility combine will start later q4.
Brighton & Hove Town Council mentioned the prevailing King Alfred Recreational Centre would stay operational for so long as possible.
Supply: Brighton & Hove Town Council
