The project provides a major new facility mix including a 50m (8 lane) pool, 20m learner pool and leisure water for toddlers.

Dry side facilities include a 150 station gym, dance studios, indoor bowls hall, 12 court sports hall, squash courts, health suite, soft play and café areas.

The project also includes a separate multi-storey car park, an outdoor synthetic turf pitch and athletics track.

The centre is clad in copper and aluminium panels and has four different finishes to give it a highly distinctive look.