Slough councillors and local media enjoyed a sneak peek of what will be on offer to the public when Slough’s new leisure centre, named The Centre, opens to the public later this month.

Opening on 25 March, the building on Farnham Road is now nearly complete with pools having been filled and all the necessary equipment installed.

The new centre will include:

• 25m eight lane swimming pool with viewing gallery

• 15m x 8.5m teaching pool with moveable floor

• family changing village (wet)

• poolside sauna and steam room

• four-court sports hall with specialist LED lit flooring

• 115-station gym

• three exercise studios

• male and female changing facilities (dry and fitness)

• café.

Councillor Rob Anderson, cabinet member for environment and leisure, added: “We are nearly at the finish line with this impressive build, and I can’t wait to see the doors open on the 25 March to Slough residents and see it in use and full of activity.

“Just under a year ago, I was stood in an empty shell with a hard hat on, and today it has been amazing seeing it come to life.

Sally Thomas-Ellis, area contracts manager for Everyone Active, said: “It is fantastic to see this brilliant facility in its final stages. The site has been completely transformed into a state-of-the-art leisure centre, and we are very proud to have been selected by Slough Borough Council to support them in achieving this.

“The Centre is the latest project to breathe new life into Slough’s sports and leisure offering. I’m very excited to welcome the community inside on the 25th, and I’m confident they will be delighted with their new facilities.”