Rushcliffe Borough Council is seeking suitably qualified and experienced building contractors to redevelop an existing leisure facility, Rushcliffe Arena in South Nottinghamshire.The design will incorporate the refurbishment of an existing leisure centre and the addition of a new build extension of a Civic Centre. Some demolition work will be required.

The joint Leisure and Civic Centre will include:

— office accomodation for approximately 200 staff, operating under flexible working conditions,

— a data centre,

— a 6 lane 25 metre pool,

— 3 squash courts,

— remodelling of the current indoor bowls arena,

— health and fitness facilities,

— catering facilities.

The council sees the construction project as a means to stimulate the local economy and provide a high calibre leisure facility to the residents.