Horizon Leisure reveals plans for multi-million pound refurbishment of Waterlooville Leisure Centre

Horizon Leisure, the charitable trust that operates leisure facilities in Havant, has secured funding for an extensive overhaul of Waterlooville Leisure Centre.  Following a public consultation on the refurbishment plans, the leisure and wellbeing facility will undergo a substantial upgrade this summer.

At the heart of the transformation lies a bold expansion of the gym facilities, promising state-of-the-art equipment and new innovative health and fitness concepts designed to cater to the diverse needs of local residents.

Horizon Leisure hopes to introduce an outdoor sporting offer with an all-weather football pitch and the introduction of Padel courts. Additionally, Horizon Leisure is also looking to create a soft play facility and an enhanced café offering to encourage more social spaces for children and families.

Funding for the redevelopment has been provided collaboratively by Winchester City Council, Havant Borough Council and Horizon leisure itself.

The refurbishment is due to be completed by early 2025 and Horizon Leisure plans to keep the leisure centre open throughout the building works to minimise disruption.

Speaking about the project, Mike Lyons, Chief Executive for Horizon Leisure, says: “As a charitable organisation our aim is to encourage people to lead active, healthy lives. To help achieve this we need inspiring and welcoming facilities with high quality equipment. The population around Waterlooville has significantly increased, with more people moving to the area, so it’s important our facilities are able to meet the increased demand.

“Working in partnership with the local and city councils, we recognise the need to prioritise investment in our facilities to encourage participation and promote wellbeing for all. This substantial investment demonstrates our commitment to continuous improvement, enhancing facilities for local people.

“We are looking forward to receiving feedback from our community through the consultation process, so we can create a wellbeing space that residents have given their view on. We hope customers will enjoy the physical and mental health benefits of this facility for years to come.”