The doors are set to open on a new £15m (US$21.3m, €18.9m) leisure centre in Hinckley, Leicestershire on 3 May 2016.

Designed, built and run by Place for People Leisure (PFP), the centre will include an eight court sports hall, an enhanced gym, a cafe and soft adventure play facility, an eight-lane 25 metre pool, a learner pool, a sauna and steamroom, and dance studios.

The area around the centre is being landscaped with a grassed play area suitable for school and community use.

PFP is now in the process of working with building contractor Pellikaan Construction to put the finishing touches to the building and installing equipment.

Councillor Russell Roberts, executive member for Leisure and Culture, said the facility was “on time and on budget”, while Bill Cullen, deputy chief executive at Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council added that the development was a “positive example of public and private sectors working in partnership to improve outcomes for local people”.

“We are keen to ensure a smooth transition process, putting our customers first,” said PFP contract manager Simon Churchman. “The team is excited about the move and looks forward to providing excellent levels of customer care.”