A Cotswold gym has closed as it prepares to undergo a major refurbishment.
The gym at Bourton Leisure Centre has temporarily closed as work begins on a full refurbishment, including new flooring and equipment.
It comes after the Cotswold District Council announced a £380,000 investment into the Cirencester and Bourton leisure centres, both managed by SLM Everyone Active.
Councillor Jenny Forde, cabinet member for health and wellbeing, said: “I am so pleased we are making these improvements in our leisure centres.
"We are listening to what our residents say they need, to support them to be fit and healthy and the changes are in response to that.
“People tell us that they really want to improve their health and be more active, especially coming out of the pandemic.
"We hope that the refurbishment will provide more workout options for people wanting to become active, lose weight, get fit and improve their general wellbeing.
“The new fitness equipment will also be more energy efficient, reducing the power demand from the leisure centre’s equipment, helping to tackle the climate crisis.”
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Both of the gums will receive a full refurbishment and will be redecorated to create a new look and feel designed to boost energy and create a more welcoming environment.
The Bourton refurbishment is set to be completed by Saturday, October 15.
Until then, the gym will be out of use and members are encouraged to visit alternative sites.
Cirencester Leisure Centre will be offering a temporary gym for those members who wish to use it.
Jamie Nesbit, contract manager at Everyone Active, said: “Cirencester Leisure Centre and Bourton Leisure Centre remain an integral part of the community and we’re excited to build on this by improving our current gym offering.
“We’re confident that our members will benefit greatly from this investment. Not only will it help to increase our prevalence as a hub for the local community, but also work to support our mission - for everybody to reach their target of 30 minutes’ exercise, five times a week.”
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