The £484,000 project, which is being delivered by Alliance Leisure for Be Well, Wigan Council’s health and wellbeing arm, is set to enhance the offering at a well-loved outdoor adventure centre.

Due to complete in May of 2025, the council-funded development revolves around the refurbishment and extension of Low Bank Ground Activity Centre’s existing boathouse. The centre hosts weekly visits from schools and group stays over the weekends, so these works are instrumental in increasing the breadth of activities available at the centre. Not only will this improve activity levels of attendees, but also drive extra revenue for Wigan Council.

Utilising the UK Leisure Framework, which is owned and managed by Denbighshire Leisure Ltd., arrangements for the project have been effective, and Alliance Leisure were able to assist in the arrangement of some of the more challenging approvals and licenses, in particular.

The team of experts working on this project alongside us are Universal Group, Bradshaw Gass and Hope, and Axiom Project Services.

Stuart Holden, Service Manager for Be Well, said:

The Low Bank Ground Outdoor adventure centre on Lake Coniston is a special place cherished by many residents of the borough who experience the best that the Lake District has to offer in such a unique setting. For many young children, its often the first time that they spend time away from their families and the outcomes that the centre generates are often life changing.

Wigan Council are committed to investing into the future of the centre. Alliance Leisure, our trusted partner for this project and the team that they have comprised have demonstrated a real understanding of the centre and what is required to successfully deliver the project in this setting. We look forward to entering the construction phase now planning has been secured and bringing the boathouse back into action for the summer.

Tom Gardner, Business Development Manager at Alliance Leisure, adds:

This project is an exciting opportunity to enhance the current offering at Low Bank Ground Activity Centre, creating a more engaging environment for schools and group visits. By refurbishing the boathouse and expanding access to outdoor activities it will promote healthier lifestyles, inspiring a love for adventure, and support the long-term sustainability of this valued community asset.