Gateshead Council has revealed its new multi-million pound health and leisure complex. Blaydon Leisure and Primary Care Centre has been developed by the local authority and NHS South of Tyne and Wear to incorporate a primary care centre and an active leisure element. Facilities that comprise the leisure part of the development include a 317sq m (3,412sq ft) fitness suite equipped by Technogym; a six-lane, 25m swimming pool and a learner pool. A multi-purpose room and additional changing facilities for outdoor activities on the existing athletics track are also included. The new complex also boasts a range of health facilities.
Blaydon Leisure and Primary Care Centre is the first of two new-build schemes planned by Gateshead Council as part of its £36m investment in local leisure provision. The second - Heworth - is due to be completed by the end of the year. An £8m revamp of Gateshead Leisure Centre was unveiled earlier this year. The full programme is to be complete by spring 2011.