Fairfax Wellbeing Hub in Harrogate is in line for a major upgrade.
North Yorkshire Council has approved awarding a contract worth £278,397 to Nottingham firm Universal Civils & Build Ltd to refurbish the building.
The hub is run by council-controlled leisure company Brimhams Active. Its main hall is used for sports such as basketball, netball, indoor tennis and badminton.
The venue on Fairfax Avenue also hosts exercise classes.
Stuart Wilmslow, head of operations at Brimhams, said:
“The improvement work will partially remodel the interior of this community centre to provide a new exercise area, accessible toilet, improved reception and office.
“The remodel will allow the centre to increase opportunities for our community. Working with partners, including the NHS, we will be able to increase our delivery of specialist programmes for people living with long term health conditions, in a space that is local, welcoming, and accessible.”
The main hall
Mr Wilmslow added the centre has been running at capacity for several years, adding:
“So the introduction of an additional exercise space will allow us to impact more people, allowing them to manage their condition, living well for longer.”
According to the council’s website, the scheme work on site is expected to begin next month and last three months but Mr Wilmslow said:
“We are waiting for a start date on site.”
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