Our Track Record

With 86 years in the leisure sector, we've delivered over 160 facilities in the past decade, including 108 pools and 4 Olympic-standard 50m pools. Today, we're at the forefront of a new wave of leisure provision: combining cutting-edge sustainability with world-class design to create facilities that councils and communities can be proud of.

From the Passivhaus-standard Eclipse Leisure Centre in Spelthorne to transformational new-builds like Cozenton Park Sports Centre in Rainham, the first new council-built sports centre in Medway in over 30 years, we understand what it takes to deliver facilities that balance ambition with value.

Net Zero Leadership

We're not just building new facilities, we're helping councils future-proof their existing stock. Our decarbonisation expertise has delivered emissions reductions of up to 60% for North Hertfordshire Council's three leisure centres and 56% for Oxford City Council's four facilities, achieved through innovative heat pump technology, solar panels, and enhanced building fabric performance.

Every new facility we deliver aligns with our commitment to net zero by 2030, incorporating low-carbon design, renewable energy systems, and climate-resilient engineering, essential for coastal and flood-risk locations.

What Sets Us Apart

• Coastal & Heritage Expertise: From the £65m King Alfred transformation in Brighton, maximising its iconic seafront location, to the £36m restoration of Westminster's Grade II listed Seymour Centre, we deliver complex projects that respect heritage while creating modern, accessible spaces.
• Community-First Design: We create facilities that strengthen communities, not just buildings. Our designs prioritize accessibility, multi-generational use, and social value, delivering local jobs, apprenticeships, and supply chain opportunities that benefit local economies.

The Willmott Dixon approach

• Funding & Feasibility Support: Our team provides funding strategy, business case development, and procurement advice to help unlock government grants and maximize investment. We've supported successful bids to the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme and Levelling Up Fund.
• Proven Partnerships: We work through established frameworks (SCAPE, Pagabo, UK Leisure Framework, SCF) with specialist partners including Alliance Leisure, GT3 Architects, Space & Place, and leading M&E consultants to de-risk delivery and ensure program certainty.

Our Approach

We collaborate early, challenge constructively, and deliver reliably. With over 160 leisure facilities completed, we bring lessons learned, innovation, and a track record of keeping existing facilities operational throughout construction, minimizing disruption to residents.

From feasibility to final handover, we're invested in creating leisure facilities that transform lives, support health and wellbeing, and deliver lasting value for communities.

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