Henry Riley has been appointed to work on two schemes that will transform the Northumberland leisure and lifestyle scene
Henry Riley will be the lead consultant on the £21m Morpeth leisure scheme. The Newcastle division of the construction consultancy will provide quantity surveying, employer’s agent and designer services for the scheme, which will see the creation of a new centre with a 25-metre swimming pool, sports hall, spa facilities, fitness suite and studios.
It will also have a new community services hub that will include a library, customer service centre and adult learning area.
Construction work is due to start next year, with the centre open for business in 2021.
Meanwhile, a £20m project to build a new leisure centre in Berwick has been given the green light by planners.
The existing Swan Centre is being demolished in phases to ensure continuity of leisure services for local residents.
It will be replaced with a new facility with a 25-metre swimming pool, sports hall, an outdoor all-weather football pitch, fitness suite, fitness studios and spa facilities.
Construction work is due to start by the end of this year, with the centre operational in 2021.
Advance Northumberland, the development arm of Northumberland County Council, is managing both leisure schemes supported by Henry Riley and several other key partners.
Both schemes are being funded by the council.
Joel Neasham, senior associate at the Newcastle office of Henry Riley, said: “We’re delighted to be involved in two schemes that will bring a much-needed boost to Northumberland’s thriving leisure scene. Both centres will have top-quality facilities that will benefit residents of Berwick and Morpeth, as well as those living further afield.
“There’s a huge demand for this type of facility as consumers increasingly take up fitness and well-being activities to lead a healthier lifestyle.
“Health and well-being are important considerations for many people nowadays, so we’re delivering services that make it easier for them to adopt this lifestyle.”
