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Mablethorpe Station Leisure and Learning Centre opens to the public
A new £13.5 million leisure centre with swimming pool and state-of-the-art fitness facilities opens its doors to the public today, 18th July 2024.
Station Leisure & Learning Centre in Mablethorpe has been delivered by East Lindsey District Council to bring transformational health and wellbeing opportunities to local residents.
Max Associates was commissioned to complete a feasibility study as part of a proposal to East Lindsey District Council for a capital investment project into Station Leisure and Learning Centre.
Lisa Forsyth, Managing Director of Max Associates said, “The opening is excellent news for residents and visitors and is set to have a very positive impact on improving health and wellbeing as well as boosting the local economy. We are delighted to have supported the council and been involved in the project from the beginning to provide a high-quality facility for Mablethorpe and the surrounding area.”
The new leisure venue will be operated by Magna Vitae Trust for Leisure & Culture. The Council secured Government funding through the Town Deal, supported by the Connected Coast Board which oversees the delivery of the Towns Fund in Mablethorpe and Skegness.
The Leisure and Learning Centre includes:
- A four-lane, 25m long and 1.2m deep swimming pool – for swimming lessons for children and adults, family swims, school swimming and exercise for all ages and abilities
- State-of-the-art fitness equipment
- An exercise class programme including instructor-led and virtual classes
- The Signal Box: The community space bringing learning to the local East Lindsey area
- Study Hubs: Providing social workspace for everyone
- Whistle Stop Bistro:
- Activity Game and Obstacle Arena, MagnaTAG: active play and adventure
- A new outdoor play area for the community
Cllr Richard Fry, Political Lead for Station Leisure & Learning Centre at East Lindsey District Council, said: “I am delighted that East Lindsey District Council, supported by Town Deal funding with the Connected Coast Board, has delivered this ambitious and transformative leisure facility for the people of Mablethorpe and surrounding area.
“Finally, Mablethorpe has its own public swimming pool as well as state of the art fitness and leisure facilities. For the first time, people in Mablethorpe of all ages will be able to access a swimming pool without the need to travel, giving more people the opportunity to learn to swim and improve their mental wellbeing and fitness.
“This is a facility we can all be proud of and is a beacon of what can be achieved by working closely together with our partners. I am proud the Council has been able to deliver this facility for the people of Mablethorpe as well as the other Town Deal projects marking a huge investment to our Lincolnshire coast.
This venue will really make a difference to people from the local area.”
Chris Baron, Chair of Connected Coast: “It is really great to see the first Town Deal project for Mablethorpe now complete. The delivery of this new, modern facility was a priority for the Board, and it will play a crucial role in supporting the wellbeing of local people.
“There has long been an aspiration in Mablethorpe for a swimming pool, and in this fantastic centre, this ambition has been realised, alongside state of the art fitness and training facilities.
“The new Station Leisure and Learning Centre, together with the other Towns Fund projects that are being delivered, will be hugely beneficial for both local residents and visitors to Mablethorpe.”
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