Swimming pool extension planned in Ripon

The North Yorkshire town of Ripon is set to benefit from the construction of a brand new swimming pool extension to the local leisure centre, with the commissioning body for the project being identified as the Harrogate Borough Council while the contract framework organiser was the Scape Group and the appointed contractor, Willmott Dixon.

Specifically, the new Ripon swimming pool extension project will involve the delivery of a new 25m pool, associated changing areas, and community areas and upgrades to the main entrance, lobby, dry leisure facilities, changing rooms, health suite, two dance studios, ‘spin’ studio, and meeting room.

The Council Cabinet Member for Sport, Councillor Stanley Lumley stated: “After what seems like many months of planning and discussion, the work to build the new pool is finally underway.

“This represents a significant investment and will provide the people of Ripon with state-of-the-art swimming facilities. Combined with the refurbishment of the leisure centre, we are transforming the sport and leisure offer in this part of the district.”

The Managing Director of Willmott Dixon in the North, Anthony Dillon commented: “We have one of the biggest track records in the UK for delivering projects that provide excellent leisure facilities.

“The creation of top-quality facilities to encourage health and wellbeing are vital to help our communities thrive and what we will deliver at Ripon will leave a lasting legacy for many years to come for people in the town and across the region.”

The Scape Group Chief Executive, Mark Robinson added: “Harrogate Borough Council are investing in the health and well-being of its community by ensuring their sports and leisure facilities are not only current but fit for the future.

“By utilising the speed and efficient procurement route Scape Group provides and the proven track record of Willmott Dixon in delivering leisure facilities, Harrogate Borough Council are guaranteeing the Ripon pool and leisure facility upgrade will be delivered with certainty and socio-economic benefits.”

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