Photos show work progressing at Wellington leisure centre after pool closed last year
New photographs have shown work is well under way at one of Telford's leisure centres after it closed for refurbishment last year.
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A 'programme of renewal' at Wellington Civic and Leisure Centre got under way in September last year, seeing the closure of the swimming pool, health suite and changing village.
It's all part of Telford & Wrekin Council's ambition to be carbon neutral by 2030 and will see the buildings plant infrastructure changed to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions including the installation of an air source heat pump, roof and wall insulation and a new hot water system.
Work is also being undertaken to improve the facilities for users with the installation of new lighting, works to the pool promenade and improved ventilation.
The changing rooms are also undergoing a refurbishment, including the addition of new showers, lockers and cubicles.
It follows investment at two other fitness and leisure centres in the borough with similar work having taken place at Newport in 2022 and Oakengates in 2024.
The fitness suite and fitness classes at the Wellington have remained open throughout the duration of the works and additional daytime swim and pool based fitness classes have been made available at Oakengates Leisure Centre and Abraham Darby Sports and Leisure Centre.
Councillor Carolyn Healy, Telford & Wrekin Council’s Cabinet member for neighbourhoods, planning and sustainability said: “Our commitment to increase our energy efficiency and reduce our carbon footprint across our leisure portfolio is evident through these major investment works.
"This, our third site in three years, will see sustainability benefits as well as an improved experience for our members and pay-as-you-go users at the site."
The works are expected to be completed by summer 2025.
