Having listened to local residents who wished for an enhanced leisure offer within the Borough and in line with both our Corporate Plan 2019-2023 and our Sports, Leisure and Active Recreation Strategy, we have been investigating the potential of replacing Cascades Leisure Centre with a new, modern leisure facility within the existing site.
We have launched a public consultation to find out residents’ views on the proposals, which runs from Monday 24 October until midnight on Sunday 20 November 2022.
The proposed leisure centre could deliver a range of new and improved facilities in comparison to the existing Cascades such as a 25m regional level swimming pool and fun splash pool, adventure soft play, clip and climb, a large open-plan fitness suite, a multi-purpose sports hall, a large café with a food and drink offer, community rooms and community health spaces amongst other facilities.
As part of the proposals, a range of options are also being put forward to improve the open space in and around the site to include aspects such as improved parking, play areas and improved landscaping. While not every possible sport can be included it is important to note that these plans represent just phase one of the wider vision for both this site and the wider sports and leisure offer in the Borough with future phases focusing on items such as the outdoor and team sports offer and wider health and leisure offer.
The decision on whether to proceed with the replacement leisure centre is dependent upon a number of factors, including the consultation findings, final costings and planning consent and this is why your views on these proposals are vital.
Cllr Shane Mochrie-Cox, Cabinet Member for Community and Leisure, said:
“The decision on whether to proceed with the replacement leisure centre is dependent upon a number of factors, including the consultation findings, final costings and planning consent and this is why your views on these proposals are vital.”
How to take part in the consultation
The consultation will run for four weeks, opening on Monday 24 October, and closing at midnight on Sunday 20 November 2022.
Find out about the consultation, including information about the proposals and the survey on our Cascades Consultation page.
Paper copies of the survey are also available if you email mail@kkp.co.uk.
Drop-in session
We are running a drop-in session for residents wishing to speak to someone direct and find out more about the proposals for the new leisure centre:
Cascades Leisure Centre, Thong Lane, Gravesend, Kent DA12 4LG
Tuesday 8th November 2022, from 12 noon to 7pm.