Didcot Wave Leisure Centre is set to benefit from £133,129 towards new gym equipment.

The centre, located in Newlands Avenue, will receive both state of the art equipment and self-powered items that are designed to reduce the centre’s energy consumption early next year.

The centre is owned by South Oxfordshire District Council and run by its leisure contractor GLL, which manages the district’s Better UK leisure facilities on behalf of the council. 

The funding for these improvements was approved at a council meeting last month and will come from section 106 money provided by local housebuilders with additional capital funding from the council.  

Councillor Maggie Filipova-Rivers, cabinet member for community wellbeing, said: “This centre is so important to the residents in Didcot and surrounding areas. The new equipment will be a fantastic addition to this facility and enhance the workout for members.”

Stuart Sutherland, general manager at Didcot Wave Leisure Centre said: “The new equipment and refurbishment of the gym at Didcot Wave is great news for our members and for local residents. 

"We’ll be installing the latest state-of-the-art Technogym kit, spanning everything from bench presses, bikes and rowing machines to free weights and an Olympic Power Rack. 

“The gym has also benefitted from new flooring and lighting, all designed to improve the customer experience, while in 2024 we are hoping to introduce a programme of gym-based fitness classes.”