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Wallsend leisure scheme reaches milestone
A new £9.7m leisure centre being developed in Wallsend, Tyne and Wear, has been formally handed over to the local authority ahead of its 5 July opening date.
Watford-based contractor Vinci Construction UK has now completed work on the main build phase of the Hadrian Leisure Centre scheme, which has taken 18 months and has been finished on time. North Tyneside Council (NTC) will now carry out preparation work in time for the opening of the facility, which will boast a Contours fitness gym, a 25m, six-lane swimming pool and a teaching pool.
Located on the site of the Burnside Business and Enterprise College, Hadrian Leisure Centre also includes a six-court sports hall, fitness rooms, dance and exercise studios and changing facilities. NTC cabinet member for community services Glynis Barrie said: "The building handover is a key milestone. Our team is really excited about getting inside Hadrian Leisure Centre and preparing for the opening on 5 July."