Residents across North Lanarkshire are set to benefit from significant investment in leisure facilities, with major upgrades recently completed at Airdrie and Shotts leisure centres and work starting on the running track at Wishaw Sports Centre.
In Shotts, improvements are being made across several areas to enhance the overall customer experience.
The health suite has been refreshed with a replacement sauna and steam room, new tiling throughout and the addition of a shower within the health suite area.
The gym is also being upgraded, with new flooring, redecoration of gym areas, corridors and the stairwell, and a full refurbishment of the functional training area, including a new rig and upgraded cardiovascular equipment.
Further investment has seen upgraded cardio equipment and a complete refurbishment of the functional fitness space, including new flooring, a new functional training rig, upgraded accessories and a full range of HIIT cardio equipment.
The reception area is also being fully redecorated, creating a more welcoming entrance for customers.
Wishaw Sports Centre is seeing a major upgrade to its running track, with the existing track being replaced to meet the standards set out in the IAAF Track & Field Facilities Manual.
Work will start soon and is expected to last between 12 and 15 weeks, depending on weather conditions.
The investment will ensure the track remains suitable for both training and competitive use.
Airdrie Leisure Centre has seen £333,000 invested in a full gym refit and redesign. This includes the installation of brand new cardio, pin-loaded, plate-loaded and cable equipment, as well as new functional and free weight areas. Lighting and flooring are being upgraded throughout the venue.
The improvements also include a brand new spin studio with Keiser bikes, upgraded air conditioning, lighting and sound, an enhanced main studio, a new dedicated holistic studio for yoga and Pilates, and a new Power studio introducing a boutique fitness offer to Airdrie users.
Additional upgrades are also being made to walkways, stairwells and the outdoor entrance area.
Heather Liddle, Active & Creative Communities Manager, said: “Together, these improvements represent a strong commitment to providing modern, high-quality leisure facilities that support health, wellbeing and physical activity for local communities.”