Deal Leisure Centre
Proposed new leisure centre for Deal
Project update
Major proposals for a new leisure centre in Deal that’s fit for the next 50 years are set to be considered by Dover District Council’s Cabinet on Monday 29 July 2024.
Cabinet will be considering giving the green light for the next stage of development for a £19m project for new facilities at the Tides Leisure Centre site, at the special meeting.
These key proposals would see a new five-lane 25m pool, as well as new health and fitness stations, toning tables, multi activity and spin studios, and café area. The new build facilities, if approved, could potentially be delivered by summer 2027 and would be integrated with the retained existing sports hall and indoor tennis centre.
Proposals were initiated in 2018 and progress was significantly disrupted by COVID-19 as the leisure industry began to recover and rebuild. Plans were further developed in 2022 when a series of consultation events were held to share early design concepts. A report was considered by Cabinet in November 2023 to provide a project update and consider financial viability issues, when it was agreed to explore further options that might enable the project to move forward. The new plans look to bring forward a range of exciting new facilities for the area, while working to ensure the project remains affordable and deliverable.
The latest proposals have been developed to an early feasibility stage and could still be subject to change. They include plans for flexible pool provision with a five-lane pool that could be used for recreational swimming, learning to swim and advanced training. The lane pool could also be used to facilitate leisure activities during holiday seasons with inflatable aqua fun sessions, but proposals do not include a dedicated splash/leisure pool.
For more information, please see the report to Cabinet on 29 July on the DDC website at www.dover.gov.uk/meetings
Background
We are currently working on more detailed proposals for a new leisure centre in Deal, following public engagement and consultation in August and September 2022. The project team is completing the more detailed work on technical and financial viability, and developing and refining concept designs for the new leisure centre. It's important to note that all proposals are subject to financial viability assessment and plans could change as a result of this.
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Public Consultation
Dover District Council hosted a series of events in Deal (20 September - 9 October 2022) to share early design concept proposals and invite further feedback on the proposed plans for a new leisure centre in Deal.
The consultation boards were exhibited at Tides Leisure Centre throughout the consultation period and residents and key stakeholders were invited to complete a short survey.
Recent press releases
New proposals for Tides Leisure Centre gain momentum (issued July 2024)
Share your views on a proposed new leisure centre for Deal (issued August 2022)
New Deal Leisure Centre proposals - Public consultation (20 September - 9 October)
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