CONSTRUCTION work has officially begun on the new Kingston Leisure Centre, a £44.5million investment that will deliver a modern, community-focused facility whilst also being a regeneration catalyst in the heart of Kingston town centre.
Led by the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames, the project marks a milestone in the borough’s long-term vision to enhance wellbeing, connectivity and inclusivity through high-quality, sustainable public infrastructure.
Following final committee approval in March, work is now underway to deliver a modern, accessible and environmentally responsible leisure destination. The new facility is being delivered by Alliance Leisure through the UK Leisure Framework, owned by Denbighshire Leisure Ltd.
Construction specialists Pellikaan have been appointed as the main contractor, working alongside architects Roberts Limbrick and project managers Hadron Consulting.
Councillor Alison Holt, portfolio holder for economic development and leisure, said: “I am delighted we’ve reached this moment.
“This is a significant point in the journey and I’d like to thank all involved for getting us here. We know it’s taken longer than we wanted after plans had to be revisited, but it’s great to get going today on what will be a huge addition to the borough.
“Residents told us what they wanted to see, and we are now in the exciting position of being able to deliver on that vision. The new centre meets the needs of our communities as well as helping us to deliver on our sustainability targets, improving a key site in the town centre and creating additional public and play spaces for all to enjoy.”