THE Wokingham Superbowl will be staying in the town and moving to new a state-of-the-art home as part of the Carnival Pool Regeneration.

A lease signed by the borough council and American Amusements Limited has secured the future of the bowling alley which has run since 2003.

Cllr Mark Ashwell, executive member for planning and regeneration, said: "We were really keen to see the existing Wokingham Superbowl stay as part of the new Carnival Pool leisure and entertainment offer.

"They are a great business and have built up a good following in the town.

"We hope their fantastic new facility will encourage even more people to come along and try out some of the things they have to offer.

"Throughout the regeneration process we have worked hard to support local businesses like this, as well as encouraging several others to come to the town.

"For us it’s been about getting the right entertainment for Wokingham town with great existing businesses like Wokingham Superbowl and new names such as Everyman boutique cinemas.

"This balance is one of the things which will help Wokingham stand out from larger neighbours like Bracknell and offer something different that appeals to local people across the whole borough."

When the new facility is built the operators will move the to the new 14 lane tenpin bowling alley.

It will continue to offer laser quest, soft play, a cafe-bar, and other entertainments.

Michael Appleton, managing director of American Amusements Ltd, said: "We are really excited to be involved in this new regeneration project and have thoroughly enjoyed our close association within the borough over the past 14 years providing a quality leisure offer at the Wokingham Superbowl."

Work on the new bowling alley and multi-storey car park will get under way on Monday, June 6, and is expected to be completed by spring next year with the new Wokingham Superbowl opening in summer 2017.

Cllr Ashwell continued: "Rehousing the Wokingham Superbowl was also important as it means we can take possession of their existing building which is a critical step in allowing us to deliver phase two of the Carnival Pool proposals.

"Under these proposals there would be a large extension to the leisure centre with an indoor sports hall, studio and gym, along with much improved links across Wellington Road to Elms Field and the heart of the town centre.

"There is still more to be done on the detailed design of this part of the regeneration but we had some great comments and ideas from local people at the consultation last year.

"We look forward to discussing our plans further later this year."