£1m upgrade for Grangemouth Sports Complex and Mariner Centre
Work will begin in the New Year on a £1 million programme to improve pool and changing facilities at Grangemouth Sports Complex and the Mariner Centre in Camelon.
The first phase is expected to start at Grangemouth Sports Complex in January, and take around 8 weeks. The swimming pool and changing village, including sauna area will temporarily close while the work is carried out.
The planned improvements include:
- Full refurbishment of the changing village, sauna changing area and toilets
- Essential maintenance works beneath the swimming pool
- Refurbishment of foyer toilets
- Upgrade to fitness studio.
Falkirk Council will work closely with customers, swimming clubs and lesson participants to minimise disruption wherever possible. Customers will still be able to access swimming through the community swimming programme in local high schools and Mariner Centre, and further information on swimming lessons, club arrangements and other available options will be shared as plans are finalised.
While some of the maintenance work will take place beneath the pool and will not be visible once completed, the refurbishment of the changing facilities will make a clear difference for customers.
Following completion of the Grangemouth project, similar works are provisionally scheduled to take place at the Mariner Centre between March and April.
The planned programme includes:
- Refurbishment of the changing village lockers, cubicles and toilets
- Installation of new water features within the pool.
Councillor Paul Garner, Acting Leader of Falkirk Council, said:
This £1 million investment will improve facilities at two important leisure centres used by communities across the Falkirk area and extend their working lives.
"We know temporary pool closures will cause disruption for customers, swimming lesson participants, clubs and organisations, and we thank everyone for their patience while the work is carried out.
"These improvements will create better, more modern facilities and help ensure both Grangemouth Sports Complex and the Mariner Centre continue to serve local communities in the years ahead.
Customers will be kept informed throughout the project, including confirmation of start dates, closure periods, reopening dates and alternative arrangements as they become available. Further updates will be shared through the Council's website and social media channels.