DRONE images show the progress that has been made on the construction of a new leisure centre in Reading.

After much anticipation, the Rivermead leisure centre will be open for public use on Monday, July 17.

Facilities include a 6-court sports hall and a 120-station gym with 3 studios, soft play activity zone with party rooms and café.

The new flagship leisure facilities form part of the Council’s leisure investment of over £40m.

Drone images by flydronesuk.com show the Rivermead leisure centre ahead of its completion date. 

Images from above show the leisure centre has 770 new solar panels.

Following a phased opening plan, the opening of new swimming pools with follow in summer 2024.

This includes a 25m 8 lane competition pool and a teaching & diving pool, both with moveable floors, with more than 300 spectator seats (including 7 accessible wheelchair spaces), alongside splash pads for younger users.

The existing leisure centre will remain open until the new centre is complete.

Once the new centre opens, work will begin to dismantle the old structure to make way for a new car park and children’s play area.