The existing Jenkins Pavilion at Sunderland Road Recreation Ground has undergone a £5 million transformation with a two-storey extension and internal refurbishment, funded by us, to replace the gym and studio space at Sandy Secondary School.
The new Sandy Leisure and Sports Centre provides:
- a large purpose-built group exercise studio
- a large group cycle studio with 30 bikes
- a large flexible studio space
- reception, office, accessible toilets and a lift
- a large car park with electric vehicle charging points
- flexible changing facilities for indoor and outdoor activities
The new centre has indoor sports facilities which complement the existing athletics track, full-size floodlit artificial turf pitch and outdoor sports pitches close by, to create a sporting hub for residents to enjoy. Our leisure operator, Everyone Active, will manage the new centre along with our 5 other leisure centres and two theatres.
Councillor Steve Watkins, our Executive Member for Assets, Business and Housing, said:
Investing in high quality sports facilities such as the new leisure and sports centre in Sandy brings a wealth of benefits to the local community, and makes it more attractive and easier to be fit and healthy.
That’s why, along with other investment we’re making in leisure across Central Bedfordshire, we’ve spent almost £5 million on this much needed upgrade for the area. We really hope residents take full advantage of and enjoy this brilliant new facility.
Gary Foley, Everyone Active’s contract manager, said:
We are delighted to open the new Sandy Leisure and Sports Centre, which will provide state-of-the-art facilities for the local community.
The centre will give local people the chance to improve their physical and mental health for many years to come. We would urge people of all ages and abilities to come down and see the fantastic facility on their doorstep.