Shropshire Council has announced that the new Whitchurch Swimming and Fitness Centre is set to open its doors to the public on Wednesday 19 March.

This state-of-the-art facility, built by Pellikaan Construction Limited, has been completed on budget and ahead of schedule, taking just 12 months from the demolition of the previous centre to its grand opening.

The new £14m Whitchurch Swimming and Fitness Centre will offer a range of top-quality facilities, including a six-lane 25m pool, accessible changing rooms, a 41-station fitness suite and multi-function rooms. The centre will be managed by the Shropshire Community Leisure Trust and Serco, who also operate several other leisure centres on behalf of Shropshire Council.

Members of the public will have the opportunity to visit the centre in the week before the official opening to sign up for memberships.

The new facility is expected to attract visitors from nearby regions, boosting economic growth with the creation of 25 jobs and creating new opportunities for local businesses. Additionally, five local primary schools will benefit from this state-of-the-art facility, providing essential swimming lessons and promoting physical activity among young students.