Rotherham Leisure Complex has been selected amongst over 300 others to receive a share of a £60m government cash to help ensure long term financial sustainability
With the increase in energy costs over recent years, the Government has recognised the importance of these facilities to people of all ages, and stepped in to make sure the doors of local pools and leisure centres are kept open for local communities.
One of these projects is the Rotherham Leisure Complex, which is set to be granted £469,896 which will be used to support the installation of Photo Voltaic (PV) panels.
The £60 million funding, to be split between 325 pools in England, has come from the government and Sport England.
It aims to secure the long-term future of the pools by improving energy efficiency and cutting running costs.
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 £60m 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.”
“We are sticking to our plan to get millions more people active by 2030, because we know that active people are fitter, happier and healthier.”
