Camberwell leisure centre
Southwark Council recognises the value of Camberwell Leisure Centre to the community as well as its historical importance. It opened in 1892.
On 31 March 2009 Southwark Council was awarded funding of £1.45 million to go towards improving the centre. The funding, together with over £2m from Southwark's Investing in Leisure programme, will be used to renovate the facility.
In May 2009 the Youth Capital Fund allocated £576,000 to the project which is being used to create a council-operated youth facility within the site, consisting of social spaces, workshops, training rooms and a music production room.
To ensure that the renovation programme remains on schedule it was necessary to close the whole building at Camberwell Leisure Centre from Wednesday 25 November 2009. Following the recent inclusion of additional works, it is due to re-open in February 2011.
When the council first set out to make improvements at Camberwell Leisure Centre it was always envisaged that the programme would be phased to match the funding that was available at the time. The good news is that we have now managed to secure extra funding, meaning that we can make additional improvements now whilst the builders are on site. This is more cost-effective and less disruptive than returning to do the work at a later date.
Renovation works
- Changing rooms: Male and female changing rooms will be refurbished to Sport England standards. In addition, a new family changing area and two disabled changing rooms with toilets will be included alongside the pool to encourage greater participation by disabled users and families with young children.
- Reception upgrade: The reception area and entrance foyer will be renovated to ensure compliance with the Disability Discrimination Act guidelines and in addition the centre will introduce a hearing induction loop and visual impairment amendments. The entrance area will also feature an open access café with servery and seating area.
- Structural and plant upgrades: The pool hall, corridor, windows and roof will be refurbished ensuring the surrounding areas of the pool-side remain energy efficient. Upgrades to the pool plant (the machines that control the swimming pool environment) will be undertaken to ensure the long term future of the baths.
- Mechanical and electrical upgrades: A new electricity supply with latest energy-saving lighting will be installed to help improve energy efficiency. New air handling and heat recovery units will make using the facility a more pleasurable experience for customers.
- Modification to the pool: A new boom will be built to separate the main and teaching pools. The boom will incorporate an entrance system which will improve access to the pools for the elderly, young children and disabled users. A new pool-side hoist will be installed to assist people with disabilities in and out of the water.
Additional works
Following the sourcing of additional funding, there are more renovation works being incorporated which include
- Refurbished dry-side changing rooms
- Re-tiling of the existing pool and surrounding walkways
- Expansion and refurbishment of the existing gym
- Structural improvements to ensure the ongoing use of the Sports Hall
- Upgrade of Warwick Hall facilities.
Further renovation works planned (subject to further funding) include
- Heritage displays
- The overall restoration of the Grade II listed facades
The nearest swimming pool and gym are at Peckham Pulse. For those of you with Fusion gym/pool memberships these can be used at the Pulse or at any other Fusion leisure centre in Southwark. Please see staff at the Pulse or consult the website for details. Please use the telephone number below to contact the Peckham Pulse or alternatively you can look at contact information for every Fusion leisure centres in Southwark.
Peckham Pulse
10 Melon Road
Peckham
London SE15 5QN
Tel: 020 7525 4999
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The following FAQs have been produced which will bring you up to date with the programme.
Please visit the Fusion website for more information on centres, activities and opening times.
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Useful links
Camberwell Leisure Centre (Fusion)
Camberwell Leisure Centre
Artichoke Place
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