Work is continuing to move forward with repairs to Helensburgh Leisure Centre.

Materials for the permanent roof started to arrive on site last week. We have expanded the current site compound to store these large materials but access to all four EV charging points will remain available throughout the works. We have also relocated the recycling bins to just outside the access gate.

As previously advised, because of the recovery actions taken, we have carried out a range of detailed condition surveys, including an internal Building Condition Survey and a Mechanical and Electrical Condition Survey. We are also in the process of undertaking fire assessment surveys and inspections of structural steel work. 

We are reviewing the survey findings, and although we are making good progress, given the scale of repair needed to reopen safely, and the complexity of the issues which are arising, our original estimated re-opening of the end of March will not be met. 

We are currently addressing several complexities, including the re-design of the roof, the time required to install extensive scaffolding, and the lead time needed to procure materials. This has all contributed to the original provisional date being extended. 

At this stage, we cannot provide an alternative opening date as key survey and tendered work is still ongoing, but we are continuing to work with our insurer and contractors to do everything we can to re-open the centre as soon as possible. We will provide further information as soon as it is available.

Councillors have visited the site to see the scale of the repair work required. 

Watch a video of the damage. 

As we continue to progress work on the centre, we will provide updates monthly as a minimum. Our focus has to be on doing all needed to make the centre safe and fit for re-opening but we appreciate the interest that there is in the centre and so whenever circumstances allow or require we will also provide additional progress updates and photos. 

During the closure of the centre, Live Argyll is continuing to operate a temporary gym, alternative arrangements for fitness classes, and library provision. You can find more information and timetables on the
liveArgyll website.