Earlier this month I had the pleasure of attending the official opening of the new White Oak Leisure Centre in Swanley, and saw for myself the fantastic new facilities that will be available to residents, which include:
A new swimming pool, which for the first time ever can be used by the local swimming club for galas – as well as a learner pool
A huge gym which I understand is already proving very popular
Great play facilities for children including TAG Active, a game-based obstacle course, and soft play
Two court sports hall along with multi-purpose rooms
A group cycling studio
This brilliant new site is down to the vision of Sevenoaks District Council, and in particular its leader Cllr Peter Fleming; the £20 million investment is the biggest single council investment within Sevenoaks District since the nineties, and one I believe really will make a huge difference to the local community.
White Oak Leisure Centre is just one part of the huge investment by local and central Government in Swanley. My campaign for a multi-million pound investment in Orchards Academy (which will include a new sports hall) was thankfully a success, and sits alongside council investment and Government grants into the Old Meeting Point council led investment into Working Men’s Club site; plus the recent investment at Swanley railway station.
