Hartsdown Leisure Centre

Background - Part 1 of 4

Hartsdown Leisure Centre, in Margate, has a pool, sports hall and cafe; at a later stage a fitness gym was added in a separate building. Recent extensive retail and leisure development locally has created significant competition. If current levels of business and income are to be retained the existing space needs upgrading to create a new product – doing nothing is not an option.

CREATEABILITY offered a practical solution based on their leisure development experience. Working as part of a team, alongside Alliance Leisure who will fund and manage the £1.4m project, they will liase with all parties involved to provide a solution that addresses the condition of the building and upgrades the offer mix - within the allocated budget.

CREATEABILITY will bring the various products from different suppliers together in a holistic development, which will transform not only activity areas but also the whole centre, and visit experience, from reception to changing rooms.

Follow the project’s progress on this section of the website.

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Funding development costs

The UK economic climate will set a pattern of public sector spending that is likely to be short of capital yet puts increasing pressure on revenue. So how do you balance poor economics and development?

In a commercial world keeping what you already have is vital. If income from out of date buildings is on a downward spiral doing nothing is not an option. Modern, demand led facilities and activities not only maintain existing income but also increase revenue streams. This new revenue can support part, or all of the cost of development. All good revenue-generating projects are fundable. CREATEABILITY can advise on and help with the various funding options available.

We can offer a feasibility study that will identify demand based on local market conditions. Revenue generating potential can be forecast from this analysis and used to determine and underwrite funding. The cost of development may be covered by a combination of funding methods such as capital, grants and new revenue. CREATEABILITY is familiar with multi financing streams and can help reduce contracting risk to help satisfy your funding partners.

“The availability of funding to public-owned facilities seems to be largely unaffected by the downturn in the UK economy”. Health club Management June 2009.

Please call us on 01256 818915 to discuss your specific requirements.