Deal Leisure Centre
Revised Proposals Summer 2024
Major proposals for a new leisure centre in Deal that’s fit for the next 50 years have been given the green light to move to the next stage of development - with an agreement to further explore an additional swimming lane and leisure options for the pool.
Dover District Council’s Cabinet have now given the go ahead to progress exciting plans for a £19m project for new facilities at the Tides Leisure Centre site, with further consideration to be given to a six lane pool and ways to develop leisure activities in and around the pool. Cabinet agreed for a Project Advisory Group (PAG) to look into these issues in detail.
Key proposals put before Cabinet were for a new five-lane 25m pool, as well as new health and fitness stations, toning tables, multi activity and spin studios, and café area. The new build facilities could potentially be delivered by summer 2027 and would be integrated with the retained existing sports hall and indoor tennis centre.
Proposals were initiated in 2018 and progress was significantly disrupted by COVID-19 as the leisure industry began to recover and rebuild. Plans were further developed in 2022 when a series of consultation events were held to share early design concepts. A report was considered by Cabinet in November 2023 to provide a project update and consider financial viability issues, when it was agreed to explore further options that might enable the project to move forward. The new plans are bringing forward a range of exciting new facilities for the area, while working to ensure the project remains affordable and deliverable.
The latest proposals have been developed to an early feasibility stage and could still be subject to change. A further report is set to return to Cabinet in December.
Public Engagement Sessions
DDC is holding public engagement sessions from 23 September to 20 October 2024, to give members of the public an opportunity to give their feedback on the latest proposals. The dates of the drop-in sessions are as follows:
Tides Leisure Centre
Monday 23 September from 4pm-7pm
Thursday 26 September from 10am-1pm
Saturday 28 September from 11am-2pm
Wednesday 2 October from 10am-1pm
Deal Town
Market: Saturday 5 October from 8am-2pm
High Street: Tuesday 8 October (near Costa Coffee) and Monday 14 October (near Superdrug) 10am-12pm
Dover District Leisure Centre
Thursday 10 October from 9am-12pm and 4pm-7pm
At these informal meetings, residents can see the emerging proposals and talk through the proposed development.
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For more information, please see the report to Cabinet on 29 July 2024 on the DDC website at www.dover.gov.uk/meetings
Project Frequently Asked Questions
Press releases in chronological order
Come and see latest proposals for a new Deal Leisure Centre (issued 20 September 2024)
New proposals for Tides Leisure Centre are set to make a splash (issued 30 July 2024)
New proposals for Tides Leisure Centre gain momentum (issued July 2024)
Previous Consultation
New Deal Leisure Centre proposals - Public consultation (20 September 22- 9 October 22)
Share your views on a proposed new leisure centre for Deal (issued August 2022)
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Email: MajorProjects@dover.gov.uk