WORK is due to begin on the new multi-million pound Spen Valley Leisure Centre.

As part of the transformation, Spenborough Pool will close on Saturday, August 31, so demolition works can start a week later in preparation for the building of the £15 million centre over the next two year.  

The existing fitness suite, studios and athletics track will remain open for use for the duration of the new build.  Kirklees Active Leisure (KAL) has been working with customers to relocate them to other KAL swimming pools in the area wherever possible.

An invitation to tender has been sent out to appoint a contractor in the coming months and construction is expected to start in early 2020.  The new facilities will be open for use in autumn 2021.

Kirklees Council leader, Councillor Shabir Pandor said: “The new-look leisure centre, and the huge investment we have made to create it, are a sign of this council’s ambition. It will be a fantastic boost to thousands of individuals and groups in the district, especially in North Kirklees.

"We are moving into a vital stage of this major regeneration project and I am delighted to see the work progressing so well. We are committed to improving health outcomes and to helping local residents stay active and well. High-quality leisure facilities are a central part of achieving those goals.

"The leisure complex will be a wonderful asset for the local community and will also attract more visitors into Kirklees.”