The completion of the first phase of the upgrading at Medina Leisure Centre on the Isle of Wight, has been delayed, with the Newport facility now set to open on 1 March 2013.

The delay is due additional works required to a steel structure that will house a new ToneZone gym, exercise studio and dry-side changing rooms.

The current ToneZone gym remains open while works continue.

The gym upgrade is the first of three phases of a multi-million pound refurbishment funded by the Isle of Wight Council.

The delayed opening will push back the remaining phases of construction at the leisure centre, which include new bar, café and toilet facilities, now to be opened at the end of April, and refurbished pool, plant and wet-side changing rooms to be opened 7 June.

Phase three, which will see a new meeting and training room and the refurbishment of female dry-side changing rooms will finish 23 August.

Medina Leisure Centre facilities include a sports hall, outdoor sports facilities, fitness classes, swimming facilities and a gym.