Bury Leisure Centre upgrades to begin in November

Bury St Edmunds Leisure Centre is set to undergo key improvements, including new water play features, updated changing facilities and complete decarbonisation of the site.

Works at the centre are expected to start in early November and will be completed in phases to minimise disruption to users of the centre.

West Suffolk Council has been successful in securing a decarbonisation grant that enables the leisure centre to replace gas plant with heat pumps.

The proposed enhancements to the leisure centre, combined with the decarbonisation works, will improve the facilities and services to better meet the needs of the community.

West Suffolk Council and Abbeycroft have worked together with Alliance Leisure, the specialist leisure development partner, to design the refurbishment works to reflect the consultation responses and bring this project to fruition.

The first phase includes the installation of a new dedicated Spin Studio and the existing Fitness Suite will be redecorated and new equipment installed – including the enhancement of E-gym offering modern smart fitness technology.

Also included in the first phase is work to the existing health suite, which will be refurbished with a modern sauna, steam room and new solarium facilities. The room finishes will be enhanced to create a more natural tone, creating a light and relaxing environment.

The project was procured using the UK Leisure Framework, owned and managed by Denbighshire Leisure Ltd (DLL), with the project team consisting of Etec Group, Saunders Boston, Varsity Consulting, Hippo Leisure, Hensall and Leisure Energy.

For the latest updates on this project please visit https://www.abbeycroft.org.uk/bury-leisure-centre-improvements/ 

I am delighted to announce that the refurbishment work is beginning on the leisure centre this November. This is a well-needed upgrade and enhancement, which has been designed to reflect the needs of our residents and communities, ensuring they are the best fit to enable our community to thrive. Careful consideration has been given to how the works will be completed, and the phased approach means the community can continue to access services that benefit their health and wellbeing.
Cllr Ian Shipp
Cabinet Member for Leisure at West Suffolk Council
We're really excited to see these improvements get underway — they represent a major investment in the future of health and wellbeing for our community. While we anticipate some disruption along the way, we're doing everything possible to minimise it and ensure that our customers can continue to enjoy the facilities they value. Our goal has always been to provide opportunities for everyone to be more active and live healthier, happier lives, and this refurbishment will help us do just that for years to come.
Tracey Loynds
Operations Director, Abbeycroft
We are proud to be overseeing the transformation of Bury St Edmunds Leisure Centre for West Suffolk Council and Abbeycroft. A lot of careful work has taken place to ensure that the new centre fits the local community's unique requirements, and we know that residents will be thrilled with their new facility as a result. What's more, the site's decarbonisation ensures that the facility benefits both people and the planet, making the revitalised leisure centre a true asset to the community.
Ruth Ripsher
Delivery Manager at Alliance Leisure