A significant gym refurbishment project is taking place in Better leisure centres across Cornwall from 16 September.
The £559k capital investment will see key fitness equipment upgraded in eight centres and the introduction of functional fitness areas in Saltash, St Ives, St Austell and Bodmin. Some building and flooring work will also be done where required and all gyms will be re-branded to create a fresher look and feel.
The upgrade was originally agreed with Cornwall Council when GLL took over the leisure contract in 2017. New classes are being introduced for both the gyms and studios and staff are being trained to deliver new products.
“We asked our customers what they wanted, and their responses have helped shape our plans,” said GLL’s Head of Service James Curry.
“Improving health and well-being is key to the service we offer, and equipment has been carefully selected on that basis. Unlike other providers, we cater for all ages and are delighted with the impressive growth we’ve seen in both the under 18 and 65+ markets.
“There is plenty of research to show how important keeping fit is – not just physically, but mentally too. The equipment changes will ensure we are replacing the majority of our cardiovascular equipment with the very latest Techno Gym equipment, while also adding appropriate fitness equipment to support our current and future customers’ needs.”
Operating under the Better brand, GLL is a not-for-profit social enterprise that runs leisure centres in Bude, Saltash, Liskeard, St Austell, Bodmin, Truro, Newquay, Helston and St Ives. Truro is the only centre not included in the current refurbishment programme as it is being reviewed for a separate project.
“Work will begin in mid-September with Bodmin, Bude, Helston and Saltash completed during October and Liskeard, Newquay, St Austell and St Ives completed by early November,” said Ben Wilkinson, Senior General Manager.
“We’re adopting a phased approach and will be doing our best to keep any disruption to a minimum. Details of centre launch events will be published and promoted in early October.
“Customers and the GLL team are very excited about the changes and we’re looking forward to seeing the results and the new equipment in action well before Christmas.”
For more information, visit https://www.better.org.uk/leisure-centre/cornwall
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