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Disruption Timeline | Staying Active With Us | Project Works | Brand-New Gym
A major refurbishment and carbon-cutting makeover of Wellington Sports Centre has begun.
The £3.6 million project will consist of a range of building works that should deliver carbon savings of nearly 220 tonnes per year. Plus, we will also be investing in the gym, to bring you a brand-new 55-station state-of-the-art facility.
Construction work is expected to last around ten months. Although the centre will not close entirely, there will be unavoidable disruption until the project completes next summer. See the full timeline below. Please note that these dates are subject to change.
Disruption Timeline
- Main Entrance & Reception – A temporary main entrance and reception will be found at the door, which is located opposite the bowls club, starting Monday 20th May. This will be in place for approximately 10 weeks.
- Gym – Will remain open for the full duration of the project.
- Swimming Pool & Health Suite – Will be closed between 13th November 2023 – 22nd July 2024.
- Group Exercise Studio – Will be closed between 13th November 2023 and 26th August 2024. Classes with be relocated to either the sports hall or squash courts during this time.
- Sports Hall – Will close between 13th November 2023 and 26th February 2024. Half of the sports hall will then open for bookings with the other half being used for fitness classes until the end of the project on 2nd September 2024.
- Squash Courts – Will have limited availability between 13th November and 26th February as we will be hosting our fitness classes here.
- Soft Play – The existing facility will close from 13th November permanently. A local club will, however, begin running preschool activities in our sports hall following the completion of works in this facility. These sessions will run at 09:30-10:30 on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from week commencing 29th January.
Tots/pre-school sessions
Opening Hours During the Project
Monday – Friday: 06:30-21:30
Saturday: 07:30-16:30
Sunday: 08:00-16:30
Staying Active With Us
We don’t want the disruptions during the decarbonisation project to stand in the way of your fitness routine. So we will introduce the below to ensure you can stay active with us.
- 25% off monthly membership rate from 1st November 2023 for the duration of the works.
- Enhanced group exercise programme at Wellington Sports Centre during the works. View the programme here.
- FREE access to all other Everyone Active leisure centres in Taunton including: Blackbrook Leisure Centre & Spa, Taunton Pool and Wellsprings Leisure Centre.
- FREE access to Everyone on Demand
Don’t worry, if you are not already a member you won’t miss out. Join online today to access the above benefits!
Project Works
- Replacing a fossil fuel heating system with electric air source heat pumps
- Replacing and upgrading the ventilation unit
- Installing solar panels onto the building roof
- Replacing and upgrading windows and doors
- Replacing the roof and improving its insulation
Brand-New Gym
- Installation of all new cardio equipment including Arc Trainers, Watt Bikes, Ski Erg, Cross Trainers, Rowers, Treadmills & much more!
- Installation of all new resistance equipment including dual pulley, seated leg curl, leg extension, Smith machine, leg press, lat pulldown, shoulder press, chest press and much more!
- Installation of all new free weights including squat rack, bench press rack, benches and dumbbells.
- Installation of all new stretch area.
- Creation of a new functional training gym.
We’re excited to welcome you to our fantastic new facilities!
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