The redevelopment of Hough End Leisure Centre has been completed as the community welcome the full reopening of the complex following an extensive programme to expand the offer for residents in south Manchester.
The state-of-the-art centre has been developed to become an important resource hub for the local community, featuring modern facilities and new equipment for both indoor and outdoor activities across a two-storey extension.
Providing a multi-faceted and sustainable space for sporting enthusiasts has been one of the driving forces behind the ambitious project, nurturing a rich sporting community in Manchester.
Open-7 days a week, over 20 community clubs, schools and leagues across sport are expected to benefit from the landmark site with ongoing work proposed to improve the pitches to include capacity for club training and recreational activities.
Further space has also been allocated for visitors arriving by car to prevent overflowing.
The Hough End Leisure Centre programme was developed in partnership with the City Council, McrActive, Sport England and the Football Foundation, which aims to support thousands of new and existing visitors to the centre.
Councillor John Hacking, Executive Member for Skills, Employment and Leisure, said:
“I’m pleased to see the extensive redevelopment of the Hough End Leisure Centre and its surrounding playing fields complete and now open for visitors following a dedicated collaboration with our partners to make this an investment that pours back into the local community.
“I hope this new centre will be a place where residents from all walks of life can enjoy varying sporting activities, enthusiasm for health and fitness and come together as a community under one roof.”
