A new sports centre is among the facilities to be developed in King's Cross, London as part of a wider scheme by Camden Council to provide a range of public services in one location.

Three Pancras Square is poised to house local authority-run operations - including a library and a customer contact centre - under LA Architects-designed proposals for the building. Initial plans for the two-floor sports facility include a 25m, five-lane swimming pool with an adjustable floor and a small recreational lagoon-style pool for non-swimmers and families.

A poolside spa area with sauna and steamroom; a fitness suite to incorporate more than 100 stations; and two group exercise studios are also included in the initial proposals. Camden Council has now signed contracts with the project developer, King's Cross Central Limited Partnership, with reserved matters plans due to be submitted for consideration.

A council spokesperson said: "The sale or termination of leases at seven existing buildings will pay for the new building and means the council can create new facilities for the community at no additional cost to taxpayers." It is estimated the new building will be completed in 2014.

Details: www.camden.gov.uk