Facilities for Today’s Communities
There are an estimated 2,720 ageing leisure centres in the UK, with many dating back to the 1970s. Ageing in infrastructure terms, but, essentially, outdated when it comes to their facility mix and how that pertains to the needs of the modern consumer. Wrapped up in the above is also, crucially, the financial sustainability of these buildings for local authorities.
The landscape is really changing. We still need enough commerciality in what we build to protect it, but the two big drivers now are carbon reduction and delivering on the health and wellness agenda.
Sarah Watts, CEO, Alliance Leisure
Remodelling existing facilities is an impactful and cost-effective means of fulfilling multiple needs – providing entertainment for local residents, positively impacting health reducing carbon footprints, and generating revenue.
By remodelling facilities, commonly sports halls or squash courts, operators can update the facility mix of their centre and revitalise areas which may not be currently being used to their full potential.
There are also instances where the facility does not need changing in terms of use, but simply needs a new lease of life. We can work with you to refurbish existing facilities and transform them into something more modern, vibrant and appealing in order to attract new customers and retain existing ones.
How We Can Help
With over 25 years’ experience in developing thriving leisure facilities, and by working closely with partners such as ukactive and Sport England, the Alliance Leisure team knows, quite simply, what works.
Through in-depth opportunity analysis and scoping, we will work with both you and your local community, whilst applying our team’s own expertise, to devise refurbishment or remodelling project plans to fulfil your requirements in ways you may not expect.
Working with Alliance Leisure – a proven leisure development specialist – has been extremely positive. At all stages of the development, we had confidence that the project was being managed and directed by those with decades of previous experience and that we were benefiting from efficiencies at all levels of the supply chain. The finished project looks and feels amazing and will enhance the lives of everyone within the community for many years to come.Andrew McCartan, Assistant Director, Wirral Council
The UK Leisure Framework has changed the way that local authorities procure leisure facilities.
The benefits include:
• A seamless procurement process
• Built-in leisure industry expertise with the direct appointment of Alliance Leisure as the development partner
• Full delivery solution which is affordable without compromise
• Access to an extensive, trusted supply chain
• Speed of delivery
Click here to learn more about the UK Leisure Framework
