Failsworth Sports Centre gets complete makeover

The sports centre in Failsworth has been upgraded as part of a £500k investment into four leisure centres in Oldham.

Oldham Community Leisure, the charitable trust that manages leisure centres across the borough, has carried out a substantial upgrade to the gym floor, with a total replacement of its fitness suite and new equipment installed.

A brand new spin studio has also been introduced with 20 bikes for indoor classes.

Whether you like pounding the treadmill, hitting the rowing machine or prefer lifting weights, the gym has been upgraded with an impressive suite of cadiovascular equipment and an extensive list of resistance and weight stations.

There has also been a refresh of the décor to make the centre more inviting and encourage more people to get active.

Stuart Lockwood, Oldham Active chief executive, says: “As a charitable organisation our aim is to motivate people to lead active, healthy lives; to help achieve this we need inspiring and welcoming facilities, with excellent equipment.

“The Oldham population has some significant challenges regarding inactivity levels and working in partnership with the council, we recognise the need to prioritise investment in our facilities to encourage participation and promote better wellbeing for all.

“Following the successful refurbishment at Saddleworth Pool and Leisure Centre in 2019 and the positive impact this has had on our customers, it’s fantastic to be able to invest in our other centres and improve our overall offer further.

“We want to ensure all our venues have high-quality equipment that’s easy to use and create safe spaces where our customers enjoy spending time. This substantial investment demonstrates our commitment to continuous improvement.” manufacturing space, with associated parking and service yards.

Cllr Arooj Shah, Leader of Oldham Council, said: “Hollinwood Junction is a really exciting project and once it’s all finished it will be a great place for young people and families to thrive, and improve opportunities for Oldhamers.

“I’m delighted that the planning for the next phase is being submitted to keep the project moving.

“This is another significant milestone in making our borough an even better place to live, work and raise a family – and it is brilliant that Hollinwood Junction is transforming the old gasworks into a space where Oldhamers can be proud to live and work.”