Work to start on delayed Bishop Auckland leisure centre
Plans for the project, which was priced at £26.6m, were approved in 2023. It was then delayed due to issues with a gas pipe underneath the leisure centre, the Local Democracy Reporting Service said.
The council is funding the building, along with a £2.75m contribution from Sport England.The centre will also include soft play centre and a cafe.Councillor Joe Quinn, Cabinet member for resources, investment and assets, said: "The new venue will bring leisure and library services together in a single, modern site with new features to make our services accessible to all ages and abilities and support community wellbeing."
The library will close from Saturday, with a click-and-collect service available at Woodhouse Close Leisure Centre.
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