Willmott Dixon is to start work on a £6.45m revamp of Aqua Vale Swimming and Fitness Centre in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, as part of wider local authority regeneration plans.

Aylesbury Vale District Council (AVDC) is to undertake the improvement programme in a bid to complement its multi-million pound vision for the town centre.

Work on the FaulknerBrowns Architects-designed scheme are scheduled for completion in September 2012, with the facility to remain open amid the phased programme.

The first phase will include the installation of a retractable roof for the outdoor pool and the creation of new wet- and dry-side changing rooms, as well as the relocation of the café.

A second stage of work is scheduled to commence in April 2012 and will incorporate a new flume and the extensive refurbishment of both the fitness suite and the changing village.

Meanwhile, a combined heat and power unit will be installed in order to help reduce carbon emissions, with the system to run off gas and produce electricity on-site.

AVDC cabinet member for leisure David Thompson said: "The refurbishment work demonstrates our commitment to providing good quality sport and leisure facilities in Aylesbury Vale."

Details: www.aylesburyvaledc.gov.uk