A new state-of-the-art sports and leisure facility is set to open in Bearsden later this year.
The current Allander Leisure Centre will close for the final time on Sunday, January 15, to allow for utility works, the transfer of equipment, and logistical preparations to take place.
The new facility comes as part of a £42.5 million investment by East Dunbartonshire Council which will also include a new support centre for adults with learning difficulties.
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An eight-lane swimming pool and 20m training pool with a movable floor, sauna and steam vitality room, hydrotherapy pool, gym and studios, spin room, eight-court games hall, two squash courts, and a cafe all feature in the new site.
Kelvinbank Resource Centre in Kirkintilloch is set to be replaced as part of the plans with a new facility that includes dementia, rebound, sensory and physiotherapy treatment rooms and arts & crafts, dance and music rooms taking its place. It's hoped that this will also open in March.
Demolition of the current Allander building is due to begin at the end of this month with the project, which includes the construction of a new 'Sports Dome' offering two football pitches and a football court, expected to be completed by autumn 2023.
Jim Neill, Chair of EDLCT, said: "It's bittersweet as we bid farewell to the current Allander, but we're all looking forward to welcoming our first customers to the new centre on Monday 6 March 2023.
"Unfortunately it was not possible to simply close one facility and open the other due to essential utility works, the transfer of equipment and logistical preparations.
"We apologise for any inconvenience, but hope everyone can bear with us as we ready the new, state-of-the-art premises for its first patrons."
Councillor Gordan Low, Leader of the Council, added, "I look forward to the opening of the new Allander Leisure Centre. It has been a challenging project to deliver and I would like to pay tribute to everyone involved - from the members of the community who helped to shape the plans to all the partners involved in its construction.
"Exciting times are ahead for Bearsden and East Dunbartonshire."
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