Blackwater Leisure Centre - Sports Hall Update
Published on Thursday, 5th June 2025
Joint statement from Maldon District Council and Places Leisure:
In December 2024, Maldon District Council awarded Places Leisure a 20-year contract for the operation and management of Blackwater Leisure Centre, Dengie Hundred Sports Centre and the Splash Park in Promenade Park. As part of the new contract, Places Leisure has committed to investing £6 million across the sites.
The investment will be completed in phases over the next 18 months, with the first phase at Blackwater Leisure Centre due to begin in August 2025.
This first phase will result in the closure of the main sports hall to allow for major work to be completed to turn the current space into a state-of-the-art Gym and Clip & Climb facility. Unfortunately, this will mean that regular users of the hall will no longer be able to use the space. We are sorry for the disruption this may cause. We are committed to working closely with users of the hall, including regular groups and clubs, to provide temporary and permanent alternative options.
All customers impacted have been contacted individually and encouraged to contact enquiriesblackwater@pfpleisure.org.
We will arrange meetings with the impacted groups to discuss relocation options.
Please note that as staff are now meeting with groups, it is taking longer to call back, but please bear with us.
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