One year to go until Canada Water Leisure Centre opens: Councillor Mwangangye sees the venue take shape

In partnership with Southwark Council, British Land and AustralianSuper are committed to creating a long-lasting social impact in SE16 through the Canada Water development. A key part of this is supporting health and wellbeing with the new Canada Water Leisure Centre, which British Land are building and handing over to Southwark Council once complete. Recently, Councillor Portia Mwangangye, Cabinet Member for Leisure, Parks, and Young People (pictured below), toured the building to see the progress being made ahead of its public opening in 2025.

The new Canada Water Leisure Centre will open its doors in just under a year’s time, eventually replacing the Seven Islands Leisure Centre. The new facility will be larger and fitted with a variety of modern equipment. It will have an eight-lane swimming pool, separate learner pool, sports courts, spin, yoga and dance studios and a 150+ station gym.

Designed with inclusivity in mind, the centre will welcome people of all ages, interests and abilities. Accessible equipment will include pool hoists, hand cycles and seated rowers, and facilities and programmes are being designed to meet Sport England’s recommendations for accessibility. Trained staff will be on hand to support those with additional needs. The centre will also create job opportunities for local people, with various staffing roles to become available.

Emma Cariaga, Joint Head of Canada Water at British Land, said:

“We’re really excited to be constructing this brand-new leisure centre for the people of Canada Water, and were pleased to welcome Cllr Mwangangye to visit the centre under construction. Canada Water Leisure Centre will offer a huge range of opportunities for people to keep fit, boost their wellbeing and enjoy being active together. With the opening now just a year away, we’re glad to be keeping on track with our commitment to building a development that delivers benefits for everyone locally.”

Cllr Mwangangye added:

“It was amazing to get a first glimpse of the Canada Water Leisure Centre. With less than a year until we open the doors, we’re excited to see the progress so far. This new facility is a significant upgrade from the old leisure centre, offering modern amenities for people of all ages and abilities. This development is crucial to the transformation of the Canada Water area and highlights our commitment to improving access to sports and fitness and providing affordable facilities for all. We eagerly anticipate the positive impact the new centre will have on the community when it opens.”

For further updates on the progress of Canada Water Leisure Centre, visit canadawater.co.uk or follow Canada Water Masterplan on social media.

Voice from Westminster

Neil Coyle MP