Seymour Leisure Centre Revamp Hit Major Snags

0:00On April 18th, Westminster City Council's big revamp of the Seymour Leisure Center in Merrillbone is hitting major snags. This 1930s-grade two-listed spot shut down at the end of February 2024 for upgrades like a fresh swimming pool, open gym, kids soft play and better climbing wall. Now the bills jump 3.8 million pounds to 44.1 million total, and it won't reopen before spring 2027. Westminster Wilmot Dixon flagged the delays from his bestest, found in a first floor ceiling void that surveys missed, plus rejected plans for heritage. Windows The Council stretched the deadline four times already, pushing completion from April to December 2026. Residents are feeling the pinch without their local gym and pool for over two years now, and the Council's owned up with an apology for the letdown. As a protected historic building, they stress keeping its character intact amid the surprises that popped up once were kicked off. Latest reports hinted at possible 1.2 million pounds in savings under review, but no guarantees

1:03yet. Officials had to loop in authorities for extra checks on those issues. Bottom line, they're pushing to deliver a top-notch spot that honors the past while serving the future. Long-tight, Merrill Bohn