CASE STUDY: Braywick Leisure Centre

Braywick Park is a new, start of the art leisure centre being constructed as a replacement for the Magnet Leisure Centre

£33m

Project Value

70%

Less energy used than previous building

75%

Of supply chain with 40 miles

The new Braywick Leisure Centre facility will include a 10-lane swimming pool, larger training and splash pools, a 200-station gym, four squash courts, a larger sports hall, improved accessibility for disabled users and sports teams, and 500 car parking spaces,

While the services offered will be improved and expanded, the new centre’s eco-friendly approach will see it use 70% less energy than the previous building.

£13K spent with Social Enterprises
150+ local supply chain attended the ‘Meet the Buyer’ event
75% of supply chain to be within 40 miles
All supply chain payments made within 19 days
The first Wates construction project to be carbon neutral through investment in renewable energy in India
Promoting biodiversity and local carbon reduction through a tree planting programme

"Braywick Leisure Centre offers us a once in a lifetime opportunity to provide residents with a state-of-the-art hub for sport, arts and a wide range of cultural events."

Samantha Rayner

Cabinet Member for Culture and Communities at the Royal Borough

Braywick Leisure Centre