Work to improve our leisure centres is gathering pace following the essential ‘behind the scenes’ work we undertook after taking back our Leisure Centres in June 2023.

This included significant investment in:

  • replacing pumps and fixing pipework for our pools
  • bringing faulty lifts back into use
  • servicing air conditioning and ventilation units
  • deep cleaning ducting
  • fixing boilers and doing some cosmetic improvements.

We have also addressed some long-standing issues at Surrey Docks (new pontoons on the Docks), Camberwell/Dulwich (leaking roof) and Peckham (new lift).

Current changing room improvements

We are currently working on improving the changing facilities including repairs to lockers, cubicles, ceilings, lighting, tiling, replacing showers and vanity areas. There are replacements to alarm systems and access control systems planned, keeping you safe and improving your visit.

Centre decoration

As part of the programme of general decoration across the centres, we are repainting walls, replacing ceiling tiles, repairing damaged areas and generally freshening things up! You will have seen the improvements at Peckham already and the work that is taking place in Camberwell. Dulwich, Surrey Docks and Castle will be coming soon.  

Our net zero commitment

Southwark council is committed to becoming a net zero carbon emitter by 2030. We have a huge programme of carbon reduction initiatives across our centres in support of this ambition. Included in this are:

  • new pool covers to reduces heat loss overnight
  • new efficient LED lighting
  • upgrades to our building management system and photovoltaic panel installations are all coming in the next 12 months.

These investments are testament to Southwark Council’s commitment to addressing health inequality, by enabling more people to have an improved experience in the leisure centres, and more opportunities to continue to increase their health and wellbeing.

What’s happening at your centre?

Dulwich

  • new air conditioning systems in the studios and gym
  • replacement ventilation system throughout
  • locker upgrades
  • a more welcoming reception area
  • general decoration throughout
  • upgraded Pool Plant for a more pleasant bathing experience
  • changing room improvements
  • a ‘library of things’ (tbc)

The Castle

  • a more welcoming reception area
  • general decoration throughout
  • upgraded Pool Plant for a more pleasant bathing experience
  • locker upgrades
  • new televisions and display panels

Camberwell

  • new air conditioning systems in the studios and gym
  • repairs to the heating and ventilation system
  • locker upgrades
  • a more welcoming reception area
  • general decoration throughout
  • upgraded Pool Plant for a more pleasant bathing experience
  • changing room improvements
  • new televisions and display panels
  • A ‘library of things’ (tbc)

Peckham

  • new air conditioning systems in the studios and gym
  • repairs to the heating and ventilation system
  • locker upgrades
  • upgraded Pool Plant for a more pleasant bathing experience
  • changing room improvements
  • a new accessible pool hoist
  • new televisions and display panels

Surrey Docks

  • locker upgrades
  • changing room improvements
  • new televisions and display panels