In response to resident's demands and pressure from local Conservatives, the £20 million bid for funds to build the new swimming baths in Memorial Park has been granted.
Paul Athans, Parliamentary Candidate comments:-
“I am a passionate believer in levelling up and I would look to champion Hazel Grove to gain further funding for projects like the £20m for the Marple Community Hub project which came from the last Budget."
The council has recently announced an update on progress:-
The intention is for a planning application to be submitted during Winter 2023, allowing construction works to begin in Summer 2024 and the new facility opening in Winter 2025.
Demolition works to the former pool building are also planned to take place. The final timeline for this is under development and will be shared with residents in due course. This part of the project will be subject to a separate planning approval process.
In addition, it is planned that the current library will relocate to a temporary facility prior to the main construction works starting. Further announcements on the timing of this will be made in due course and will be linked to the timescale for construction of the new hub. During the build period, alternative library provision will be provided for Marple residents.
Further information here
