A comprehensive £11.3m redevelopment of a leisure complex in Carshalton, South London, has moved forward with the demolition of old swimming pools and the removal of asbestos from the 1970s structure.

Sports, gym and office equipment have also been dismantled for use in the new-build venue, which will offer a 25m, eight-lane swimming pool and a larger teaching pool when complete.

An eight-court sports hall; a 170-station gym; a dance studio; and a group cycling room are also proposed as part of the new Westcroft Leisure Centre, which closed in October 2011.

Sutton Council executive member for community safety, leisure and libraries Graham Tope said: "It's a major undertaking but the old Westcroft was tired and jaded and this revamp will create a facility which the whole community can use and be proud of."

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