The new multi-million pound leisure centre at Carnival Hub is nearly complete, the council have announced. 

Part of Wokingham Borough Council’s £50m investment for community facilities in the borough, it is expected to open in mid-July after a slight delay due to national issues with labour and materials. 

The new centre will include swimming pools, a children’s splash pad, a health suite, fitness studios, a dual-purpose hall for sports and 400 seat cultural performances. 

The Hub will also include a large café in the entrance area, changing places, toilet facilities, and will be the new home for Wokingham Library. 

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Executive member for environment, sport and leisure, Cllr Ian Shenton, said: “We’re really excited about the Carnival Hub opening its doors this summer.  

“To progress the construction of such a large building during the pandemic is no mean feat and although we are facing a short delay in completion, we are still way ahead of schedule of opening this incredible sport and leisure facility. 

“The Hub will be a real focal point for the community and will have state of the art facilities to help residents to improve their health and wellbeing.”