text: A £17.2 million pound major refurbishment and extension to the centre which started in December 2008 is expected to be finished in November 2011. The work will include the conversion of a 25 yard Edwardian training pool into a modern 25 metre 6 lane, deck level pool with movable floor; an improved entrance and reception area with a new cafe and a new state of the art gym with 80 stations.