Work is set to begin on 25 September on the refurbishment of the Turkish Baths at York Hall Leisure Centre in Tower Hamlets.

The second phase of a £4.2m investment in the centre – which is operated by Greenwich Leisure (GLL), the facility will reopen in early 2006 offering members a spa complete with sauna, hot rooms, aroma steamroom, plunge pool, seven treatment rooms and a relaxation area.

Product suppliers for treatments at the 860sq m (9,250sq ft) spa have yet to be confirmed.

Phase one of the centre’s revamp included a new entrance and reception as the new Wellness Health & Fitness suite. The gym boasts 82 pieces of equipment by Technogym.

The entire project has been jointly funded by Greenwich Leisure and Tower Hamlets Council. GLL manages all the leisure facilities in Tower Hamlets.

Tower Hamlets Lead Councillor for Culture, Denise Jones said: "Tower Hamlets Council is keen to encourage people to take up healthier lifestyles and relaxation is one of the best ways to relieve the stress of modern day living.

"This is the second phase of the £4.2 million refurbishment of York Hall Leisure Centre a building that has captured the hearts and minds of Tower Hamlets residents.

"We're working closely with GLL to redevelop this leisure centre and make it fit for the 21st century." Details: www.gll.org