White Oak Leisure Centre

Client: Sevenoaks District Council

Operator: Everyone Active

Value: £20m

Partners: ISG, Saunders Boston, Technogym, Shapemaster, TAGactive, UK Leisure Framework

Open Date: 12th February 2022

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This two-year project to deliver a brand new, modern leisure centre that meets the modern needs of its diverse community was managed by Alliance Leisure and delivered with ISG as construction partner. The development was procured by Sevenoaks District Council through the UK Leisure Framework, owned and managed by Denbighshire Leisure.

Described by the Leader of the Council as a ‘historic investment’, the new centre replaces an inefficient centre of the same name built in the 1060s and creates an activity hub that meet the hugely diverse needs of modern society.

Wet side, the development incorporates two pools – a 25 metre, six lane pool with an adjustable height floor plus a learner pool – ideal for hosting the centre’s full programme of children’s swimming lessons. Both pools are supported by a family changing village.

In addition there is a 100 station gym, with mainly Technogym equipment a modern group cycling studio, two large Group Exercise Studios and a multi-purpose sports hall for a wide range of activities and clubs.

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For families and young people, a dedicated soft play area entertains the younger ages whilst TAGActive, a challenging gamified obstacle course develops strategic thinking, speed, agility, balance and spatial awareness.

There is also a dedicated Feel Good Suite featuring power-assisted equipment for people with limited mobility, the elderly and those managing long-term conditions.

The centre offers a modern café to serve all the activity areas along with fantastic viewing areas to the pools. The whole centre is built to accommodate everyone, including those with mobility issues. The swimming areas include two ‘Pool Pods’ to aid accessibility and two lifts provide access between floors, and the centre boasts changing places toilets.

The centre officially opened to the public on Saturday, February 12, 2022 and will be managed by Everyone Active.

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Alliance Leisure played a key role in the project. They brought together a robust team of experts and worked closely in partnership with us from inception to completion to create this great facility.

Geoff Golledge

Construction Project Manager – Property and Commercial Services, Sevenoaks District Council

This new centre represents the largest public investment for Swanley in over 30 years. Designed to support everyone in the community, across their entire life journey, this facility offers a sustainable leisure provision that will be enjoyed for generations. The pandemic has really hammered home the mental and physical benefits of an active lifestyle. Through this investment we are committing to encouraging an active community to drive health, happiness and prosperity for all.

Cllr. Peter Fleming

Leader of the Council