Plans for new pool and multi-million pound refurb at Altrincham leisure centre put to the public

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Trafford residents are being asked for their views on multi-million pound plans to transform Altrincham Leisure Centre. Trafford council’s consultation, to find out what local people think of the proposed refurbishment plans, is now open.

The consultation will allow residents to have their say on the detailed refurbishment plans for the centre. READ MORE : "No amount of compensation could move me out of here": The residents offered £7k to leave Seven Sisters The planned mix of facilities at Altrincham Leisure Centre has been developed with support from Sport England to deliver long-term sustainable leisure provision which gives the best health and wellbeing outcomes for residents.

The proposed design includes a 25m pool and 20m leisure pool, a 100-station gym (twice the size of the existing gym), two studios, an indoor cycle studio, a four-court sports hall, a purpose-built gymnastic and trampoline hub, a combined lobby and pool viewing café, changing facilities, a spa facility and a wellness assessment room.

The draft designs also include the replacement of the fossil fuel (gas) heating system with air sourced heat pumps and solar panels, which are significantly more sustainable options than the existing systems, and support Trafford council’s carbon neutral action plan.