A new zip-wire on Fysche Field in Knaresborough is now open.

The zip-wire will be part of a new play area to be built next to Harrogate Borough Council‘s £17m new fitness centre and swimming pool.

The facility is due to be finished by the end of summer 2023 and will have a six-lane 25-metre pool, activity pool with flume, sauna and steam room, fitness suite and studio, spin studio, café, electric car charging points and bicycle storage.

The council said in a statement today it will be built to high environmental standards and include air source heat pumps and solar panels to reduce the carbon footprint.

Once complete, the current pool will be demolished and be replaced by a bigger and better play area with swings, slides and a roundabout.

Conservative councillor Phil Ireland, who represents Knaresborough Aspin and Calcutt ward, said:

“This is a great new addition for Knaresborough and the start of a much wider play area and leisure facility for the town.

“I’m delighted it is now available for young people to use and look forward to the scheme being completed next year.”

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