East Northamptonshire Council (ENC) has announced that it has submitted detailed plans for the new £13m Manor Park Leisure Centre, which is set to be built in Rushden, Northamptonshire.

Working in partnership with Rushden Town Council, the centre is poised to include a six-lane, 25m swimming pool and teaching pool, dance/exercise studios and a fitness suite, as well as a six-court sports hall. Leisure water facilities - such as jets and fountains - and flexible space for a crèche, theatre activities and community events are also set to form part of the FaulknerBrowns Architects-designed Manor Park Leisure Centre.

Plans for the venue, which is intended to replace the town's existing Splash Leisure Pool and Pemberton Centre, also provide details on how Rushden and Higham Rugby Club will be accommodated at Manor Park. ENC is contributing up to £11m towards the project, while a further £2m has been invested as part of the government's Growth Fund through the North Northants Development Company. East Midlands Development Agency will contribute £800,000 through Northamptonshire Enterprise.