Proposals for a £40million leisure centre development are to be considered by West Suffolk Council next week in the next phase of the planning process.
On Tuesday, March 14, councillors will gather to decide whether the Western Way development is capable of meeting necessary planning requirements before the final stage of tendering for the main construction contract goes ahead later this summer.
The new state-of-the-art centre is to include a fun pool and soft-play area, alongside an eight-lane main pool, large learner pool, sports hall, studios and a new gym.
Councillor Jo Rayner, portfolio holder for leisure, culture and community hubs at West Suffolk Council, said that the report going before cabinet "confirms that going ahead with the Western Way project is good value for money and remains the right thing to do for taxpayers and everyone who uses these facilities".
It is expected that the proposed plan will allow for the current 50-year-old centre to remain operational until the new facilities open in 2025.
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