Drop-in consultation session will give people a say about design of Peterborough’s planned £36 million swimming pool

The face-to-face session is a chance for residents of Peterborough to voice their views about the proposed indoor pool in person.

It will take place at the Peterborough City Council offices at Sand Martin House, Fletton Quays, on March 23 from 3pm to 7pm.

A council spokesperson said: “Join us for a drop-in event to share your views on the exciting new leisure development coming to our city.

"It is a chance for people to come along to ask questions about the plans and give feedback to help shape the design.

"Your input will help us create a facility that truly meets our community's needs.”

The drop-in session is part of a longer online consultation that runs until March 29.

The survey asks residents a range of questions and seeks their opinions on topics which will inform the design of the new development.

Councillor Shabina Qayyum, Leader of Peterborough City Council, said: “We know how important it is for residents to see a new, modern swimming pool and leisure centre in the city and we are committed to delivering one as quickly as possible.

The proposal is to construct an eight-lane, 25 metre pool plus 20 metre learner and teaching pool that will also feature a moveable floor, a cafe, a Tag Active soft play, health and wellbeing rooms, a 150-station fitness suite and two studios, plus a spin studio.

It will replace the former Regional Fitness and Swimming Centre and is expected to form part of a sports quarter at ARU Peterborough.

If the full £36.5 million cost of the project can be secured, construction work will start in early 2027, with completion expected in 2028.

The project has been kickstarted by a £20 million funding announcement by the Government in November from its Growth Mission Fund, subject to the submission of a full business case.

The survey is available to read here and closes on March 29.