Published: 30 August 2021

Plans submitted for new Eastwood Leisure Centre and theatre

Residents can view the full proposals online and submit any comments until 1 October

A planning application has now been submitted seeking approval for building a new Eastwood Leisure Centre and theatre.

The proposal is to create a new facility within Eastwood Park which would include a leisure centre, theatre, library and cultural facilities.

Plans submitted outline the inclusion of a 50m pool, a 20m training pool, a family fun pool with flume, a six-court games hall, large gym area and four fitness studios.

The submission of this planning application follows a pre-application consultation period held during May, which allowed residents to share their views and help shape the proposals now put forward.

Residents can view the full proposals online and submit any comments until 1 October.

Andy Cahill, the Council's Director of Environment, said: 'We've worked hard to get this project to this stage and have taken on board the points made during the pre-planning application phase.

The application will now be assessed and go before a future planning committee.'

If planning permission is granted for the new facility, it is proposed that work would begin in early 2022.

The current facility would continue operating during the construction period until the new facility opened in 2024.

To view the full planning application, which includes a range of plans, drawings and reports, go to the Council's planning portal and use reference 2021/0694/TP

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Planning application lodged for Eastwood Park leisure complex

Multi-million pound plans for a new leisure centre and theatre complex in East Renfrewshire have taken a giant step forward.

A planning application has now been submitted to seek approval for the new cultural hub at Eastwood Park, in Giffnock.

It is set to boast a theatre, library and leisure centre, including a 50m swimming pool, 20m training pool, family fun pool with flume, six-court games hall, large gym area and four fitness studios.

The submission of the planning application follows a pre-application consultation period held during May, which allowed local residents to share their views and help shape the proposals now put forward.

Residents can view the full proposals online and submit comments until Friday, October 1.

Andy Cahill, East Renfrewshire Council’s director of environment, told the Barrhead News: “We’ve worked hard to get this project to this stage and have taken on board the points made during the pre-planning application phase.

“The application will now be assessed and go before a future planning committee.”

If planning permission is granted, it is proposed that work would begin early next year.

The current leisure centre at Eastwood Park would remain open during the construction period until the new hub is ready to welcome visitors in 2024.

Earlier this year, the Barrhead News told how concerns had been raised over the growing costs of the new leisure hub.

A total of £26million had been allocated to the project but council bosses said it was “made clear” at the time that this would be “refined” later.

Project managers then stated that basic construction costs alone would be more than £47m.

To view the full planning application, which includes drawings and reports, visit the council’s online planning portal and search for reference 2021/0694/TP.