Councillor Portia Mwangangye, Cabinet Member of Leisure, Parks and Young People, has toured the new state-of-the-art Canada Water Leisure Centre to see the progress being made ahead of its opening to the public in 2025.
The new Canada Water Leisure Centre will open its doors just under a year’s time, replacing the Seven Islands Leisure Centre. The new facility will be bigger and fitted with a variety of modern equipment. It will have an eight-lane swimming pool (the biggest in the borough), separate learner pool, sports courts, spin, yoga and dance studios and a 150+ station gym.
Designed with inclusivity in mind, the centre will welcome people of all ages, interests and abilities. Trained staff will be on hand to support those with additional needs. The centre will also create job opportunities for local people, with various staffing roles to become available.
British Land are building and then providing Southwark Council with the new leisure centre as part of the Canada Water development, which reached its full height a year ago. Once construction is complete, it will be handed over to Southwark Council to finalise before an official opening date is announced.
The new leisure centre is part of British Land's commitment to supporting health and wellbeing as part of making a long-lasting positive social impact in SE16, along with support for local sports clubs such as Ballers Academy, Fisher FC and Roosters Boxing Club. It will offer people ways to connect with others living around them while keeping fit, helping to boost the quality of life for the people of Canada Water.
Emma Cariaga, Joint Head of Canada Water at British Land, said: “We’re really excited to be constructing this brand-new leisure centre for the people of Canada Water, and were pleased to welcome Cllr Mwangangye to visit the centre under construction. Canada Water Leisure centre will offer a huge range of opportunities for people to keep fit, boost their wellbeing and enjoy being active together. With the opening now just a year away, we’re glad to be keeping on track with our commitment to building a development that delivers benefits for everyone locally.”
Cllr Portia Mwangangye, Cabinet Member for Leisure, Parks and Young People said: “It was amazing to get a first glimpse of the Canada Water Leisure Centre. With less than a year until we open the doors, we’re excited to see the progress so far.
“This new facility is a significant upgrade from the old leisure centre, offering modern amenities for people of all ages and abilities. This development is crucial to the transformation of the Canada Water area and highlights our commitment to improving access to sports and fitness and providing affordable facilities for all. We eagerly anticipate the positive impact the new centre will have on the community when it opens.”
For further updates on the progress of Canada Water Leisure Centre, people can visit canadawater.co.uk or follow Canada Water Masterplan on social media.