Decision Maker: David Redfern (Director - Leisure, Culture & Communities)
Decision status: For Determination
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: No
To confirm the scope of the Marlborough
Leisure Centre Refurbishment Project. Approve the projects
progression to RIBA Workplan Stage 3 (Spatial Co-ordination).
8.An end stage project review was undertaken
at the conclusion of RIBA 2. The review concluded that the design
concept, developed at feasibility, aligns with the project brief
and budget. This decision therefore determines that the project,
with the agreed scope, should be progressed to RIBA 3 –
Spatial Co-ordination.
9.In making this decision it is acknowledged that some facilities
will be lost/changed. The reasons for making this decision are set
out below:
a. Squash Court – This decision will remove all squash
provision. Currently, only one squash court is being used (the
second is being used for soft play). Usage of this court is low.
Extending the gym facility into this area will more than double its
capacity allowing for a significant increase in leisure
memberships; latent demand data for Marlborough supports
this.
b. Soft Play – The gym extension will displace the soft play
from the second squash court. Soft play equipment will be reused to
provide regular soft play sessions in the main hall. A timetable
will be developed locally.
c. Health Suite – The health suite will be removed to make
space for an extended wet-change offer. This extension will bring
its capacity in line with Sport England design guide for the pool.
The extension will include new family changing cubicles, accessible
change areas and Changing Places Facility. The actual current
health suite area will be used for group changing facilities, in
the main to accommodate primary school swimming. The health suite
has not been in use since it was close during the COVID-19
pandemic. The health suite is currently in a poor condition and
would need investment if it were to re-open. It has been determined
that improving the wet-change facilities will provide the greatest
benefit to the greatest number of users.
10. I confirm that in making this decision I have considered the
following in line with Wiltshire Council’s
Constitution:
Key decision requirements: To have a full understanding of the
impact on the facility due to removing the facilities stated
above.
Views of relevant cabinet member(s), committee chairman, area
board(s): All changes have been agreed and shared with the Cabinet
member for Leisure and local member.
Consultation with cabinet member(s), the Leader and Scrutiny (for
Executive decisions taken under Emergency Powers): The allocation
of capital was approved as part of budget setting in 2021/22
Consultation with the Chief Executive OR Corporate Director where
appropriate: N/A
Consultation with local members (as appropriate): Area Board
members will be informed of progress.
Consideration of the area boards and delegated decision checklist
for officers on the issue of when and how to involve local
councillors and area boards in decisions about local services: As
above
Implication of any council policy, initiative, strategy or
procedure: n/a
Consultation in accordance with requirements and expectations of
consultation with the public: n/a
Range of options available: Yes – Finances have been agreed
and teams identified to deliver RIBA stage 3 of the project.
Staffing, financial and legal implications: An equalities
assessment will be maintained throughout to ensure this duty is
upheld.
Evidence of due regard having been given to the Public Sector
Equality Duty: A risk register will be maintained for the
project.
Risk assessment: Procurement have been engaged.
Involvement of statutory officers and/or directors: David Redfern
is the SRO on the project.
Regional or national guidance from other bodies: Appropriate scheme
of delegation is being used
The council’s constitution :Yes
This contract is suitable for execution under the e-signature
process: n/a
11.A feasibility study was undertaken that
looked at a range of options for investing in Marlborough Leisure
Centre. This feasibility study determined that the proposed scheme
was the most cost-effective way to deliver the intended outcomes
(increasing participation, increasing leisure memberships,
improving health and wellbeing of the community)
Conflict of Interest: Not applicable
Background: As set out in the attached Rood.
Contact: David Redfern, Director - Leisure, Culture and Communities Email: david.redfern@wiltshire.gov.uk Tel: 01225 713051.
Publication date: 20/06/2024
Date of decision: 14/06/2024
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