Decision Details

This report outlines options for the redevelopment of the Felixstowe leisure facilities, the Felixstowe and Brackenbury Leisure Centres as the next stage of the Leisure Redevelopment Programme.

1. That the option to pursue and explore a new destination Felixstowe Leisure Centre in North Felixstowe to replace the existing two facilities be  endorsed.       

2. That delegated authority be given to the Strategic Director to provide a New Project Notice to Pulse  Design and Build to provide designs and costs to RIBA Stage 2 for a new Felixstowe Leisure Centre to replace the two ageing facilities.  

3. That a budget of up to £250,000 for producing the design and planning of the new Centre through to RIBA Stage 2 be allocated.  

4. That officers complete a business plan for  a new 'destination' Felixstowe Leisure Centre, including a full  build  programme and a 20  year business case to support the project and aim to present to Cabinet in March 2020.  

5. That the amount of £25,000 for officers to procure the updating of the Built Facility and Playing Pitch Strategies and produce an overall East Suffolk Strategy for each be agreed.      

6. That officers liaise with relevant Cabinet Members, as appropriate, throughout the process.  

To assist with the financial planning of the East Suffolk capital programme.

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