This project saw a major refurbishment of the existing facilities at the previously named Harrogate Hydro, now called Harrogate Leisure & Wellness Centre.
This project was originally commissioned by Harrogate Borough Council and is now part of a wider £47.9 million leisure transformation project by the newly combined North Yorkshire Council. The investment has also delivered the £17.5m Knaresborough Leisure and Wellness Centre new build.
New facilities include a new 400sqm fitness suite, a Les Mills immersive cycle studio, a sauna and steam suite, plus a reconfigured reception and café.
Works have also included extending the building’s footprint and substantial reimagining throughout to create a bright, modern offering more in keeping with the needs of today’s vibrant and diverse community.
Existing pool and leisure facilities have been completely overhauled. In the pool, a new diving structure has been installed so the centre can continue to support up and coming diving talent in the way that it has done for Olympians, such as Jack Laugher MBE and Oliver Dingley.
Outside, the building has been remodelled to complement the surrounding environment with landscaping, a reconfigured car park, bicycle storage and electric vehicle charging points.
As well as this, energy efficient, air source heat pumps replace the existing gas boilers and 250 solar panels have been installed along with new energy monitoring and control systems.
69% increase in learn to swim programme uptake
31% above membership target
130 divers on diving programme
Client: North Yorkshire Council
Partners: ISG, GT3 Architects, Technogym, UK Leisure Framework (owned and managed by Denbighshire Leisure Ltd)
Project Value: £13.5m
Opened: September 2023
