£500k fund to replace leaky leisure centre roof
Northumberland County CouncilHalf a million pounds has been set aside to repair a leaky leisure centre roof.
Northumberland County Council agreed to fund the work to replace the flat roof of the Concordia Leisure Centre in Cramlington.
A report presented to the Conservative-led cabinet said without the work the bowling alley, bar and studios would likely have to close during periods of heavy rain.
The leisure centre was revamped in 2016 and, while temporary repairs have since been carried out to the roof, the council was told the frequency of the leaks was accelerating.
Speaking at the cabinet meeting, portfolio holder for leisure services Wendy Pattison said: "We fully recognise that our council investment into sport and leisure is an investment into the health and wellbeing of our residents.
"Flat roofs can be very difficult and this one is now leaking in several places."
The replacement will be funded from the council's Concordia capital improvement budget, reports the Local Democracy Reporting service.
The pot includes £300,000 of unallocated funding, the cabinet heard, which could be used if the project goes over budget.