North Yorkshire Council has approved the release of £360,000 to progress plans redevelop two leisure centres.
The funding will allow work to continue on improvement plans for leisure and wellbeing hubs in Skipton and Selby, following an earlier decision to back investment in four facilities across the county.
The decision authorises the drawdown of £360,000 from the council’s strategic capacity reserve to fund the next phase of design work.
The money will enable the Skipton and Selby schemes to progress to the next design stages, while also covering associated surveys and technical design work.
The investment follows an executive decision in November last year, when councillors gave approval in principle for £36m to be invested in four projects.
The programme includes the redevelopment of the Skipton and Selby leisure and wellbeing hubs, and Whitby Leisure Centre and Ryedale Swim and Fitness in Pickering.
At the time, councillors also approved the development of detailed business cases and further design work for the schemes.
Council officers said the latest funding allocation was needed to ensure work could continue in line with the agreed leisure investment strategy.
In a decision report, officers said: “In order to progress Skipton and Selby sites to RIBA design stages 2/3 and fund associated surveys and design works in line with the decision to progress with the Leisure Investment Strategy a draw down of funding of £360,000 is now required.”
The proposed redevelopments includes improved gym facilities, additional studio space and an overhaul of swimming pools along with better changing rooms at the four sites.
There would also be more accessible pool access including Changing Places facilities for people with additional needs, and improved reception areas and public spaces.
A further £3m in funding will be invested in upgrades to gym and fitness equipment across other 12 leisure sites overseen by the council.
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