The £1.8m project is part of Cornwall Council’s estates transformation programme and includes creating space for the Saltash registrar service, a local safe and well hub and meeting and work areas for Cornwall Council officers and members.
Wet and dry changing rooms will be fully updated, a new reception and concierge point installed, and the café and public areas refurbished.
The contract has been awarded to Plymouth-based Obedair Construction, with completion expected in early 2026. The leisure centre will remain open as normal throughout the building process.
Operating under the Better brand, GLL is the not-for-profit workers’ cooperative that runs Saltash Leisure Centre on behalf of the Council.
“Bringing together a range of community services under one roof makes so much sense and we’re delighted to see many months of partnership planning come to fruition,” said James Curry, GLL’s Head of Service in Cornwall.
“A Cornwall first, this community hub model is sustainable, cost-effective and will encourage greater use of the centre’s facilities. Disruption is being kept to an absolute minimum whilst work is underway, and customers are being regularly updated.
“Saltash Leisure Centre has come a long way since its future was cast into doubt during the pandemic. There are now new health and fitness programmes, more school and club usage and an increase in membership numbers.
“Local support has been a gamechanger in this Saltash success story and we’re very grateful to everyone involved in making it happen.”
Councillor Sarah Preece, Portfolio holder for Tourism, Localism and Planning, said:
“This investment from Cornwall Council will help safeguard the future of the leisure centre and provide local people with better access to vital services.
“It’s a really innovative model and I’m looking forward to seeing the works progress.”
The Mayor of Saltash, Cllr. Rachel Bullock said: “As someone who uses the leisure centre regularly, I know just how valued it is by people and schools in Saltash and beyond.
“This investment is great news, and I’m delighted to see Cornwall Council, GLL and Saltash Town Council working together to deliver something with lasting benefits for health and community life.”
For more information, visit https://www.better.org.uk/leisure-centre/cornwall/saltash-leisure-centre/3461-saltash-leisure-centre
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