Progress Update
New Stychbrook Park Lichfield Leisure Centre
After years of hard work, research, resident engagement, design, contract tender management and negotiation we are excited to confirm that work on the new leisure centre is starting in September.
This major milestone has been celebrated with Becky Adlington OBE who attended a ground-breaking event at Stychbrook Park on 05 September to mark the start of this long
Pictured breaking ground on the site of the new Lichfield Leisure Centre at Stychbrook Park are (front, from left) Lichfield Swimming Club Captain Sophie Conway; Lichfield District Council Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Leisure and Major Projects, Councillor Andy Smith; Caroline Fellows of The Friends of Friary Grange; ReCreation Director of Developments Adrian Turner, Rebecca Adlington OBE, Lichfield District Council Leader Councillor Doug Pullen, Lichfield Swimming Club captain Luke Wandsworth and Stepnell Director Adrian Barnes.
As an Olympic gold medal winner for freestyle swimming Becky is uniquely positioned to understand the importance of community leisure facilities and her company ReCreation have been instrumental in helping Lichfield District Council to design the facilities to ensure they meet the needs of local residents.
“Whether as a training ground for the next generation of Olympians, or as a community hub in which to stay physically and mentally in superb health, all of us at ReCreation are thrilled to be developing this new leisure centre for the people of Lichfield”
Becky Adlington OBE
Stepnell is the selected contractor for the construction of this development with work expected to be completed by Autumn 2025.
What happens next?
The team at Stepnell will start site preparation in the first few weeks followed by the construction work.
We are really pleased to be appointed by Lichfield District Council to deliver the brand new leisure centre. We shall be mobilising very shortly and look forward to showcasing the expertise of the whole team in delivering the project for early Autumn 2025. Our Project Manager for the scheme is Steve Hollins.
Steve Hollins Project Manager
steve.hollins@stepnell.co.uk
07587 551665
We will be sending out regular updates throughout the development. These updates will give you all the essential information, share our progress, and let you know about anything you need to be aware during the construction.
We will be holding drop in sessions where you can meet the wider project team face to face and these will be publicised on our website and in our newsletters.
The next drop-in session will be held on Monday 23 September from 1.00pm until 4.00pm at Curborough Community Centre, Reynolds Close, Lichfield, WS13 7NY. No booking is required. For any queries or to check the latest updates, visit the Lichfield District Council's Leisure Centre project update page at www.ldcdevelopments.co.uk/built-developments/leisure-centre or scan the QR code. If you have any questions you can contact us by email stychbrooklc@lichfielddc.gov.uk or you can call 01543 308000
