Keighley’s MP Robbie Moore has welcomed the news that the Keighley Leisure Centre will benefit from a £359,580 investment to improve its energy efficiency.
The funding is part of the Swimming Pool Support Fund, which has invested £80 million into 442 swimming pools across the country since last year.
The investment will fund energy efficiency measures for Photo Voltaic (PV) panels and Micro-filtration at the Leisure Centre, relieving financial pressure by reducing running costs.
Under the new sports strategy, the Government is aiming to get 3.5 million more people active by 2030, meeting the Chief Medical Officer’s guidance of 150 minutes per week of exercise for adults and 60 minutes per day for young people.
Robbie Moore MP said:
Sport and physical activity are incredibly important for our physical and mental health and our Keighley Leisure Centre is a real hub for the community. It’s therefore fantastic to see the government investing in our local facilities to ensure that everyone, no matter their age, background or ability can continue to enjoy the Keighley Leisure Centre long into the future.
Sports Minister Stuart Andrew said: “Millions of people swim every year in England, but increased energy costs mean some pools are struggling financially. This further £60 million of support from the Government and Sport England will ensure hundreds of swimming pools can lower their operating costs in the long run, and continue to provide an important service for communities across the country.”
