Exeter’s Wonford area, facing challenges, will get a new café, studio and gym. It will improve health and quality of life.
The current leisure centre is old. They will replace it with a modern complex. It will have many community facilities. They hope this improves the area.
Council members agree on the hub. Money for it is not secured yet. The new center is near Burnthouse Lane. They will rebuild the current sports center.
The plan includes demolishing some buildings. A gym and changing rooms will go. They will construct a new hub and football facilities. The hub will feature a cafe. It’ll also have a studio and a gym.
A council member discussed the center’s value. She said it’s vital to residents’ well-being. The building needs upgrades, she explained. Finding project funds is her priority.
Councillors want more accessible parking. Police are worried about bad behavior. They want anti-social behavior addressed. These concerns are added to the plan.
The police state high crime rates around the center. They suggested better security measures. More CCTV cameras are recommended. They want anti-climbing measures. Graffiti prevention is also needed.