Milestones

Initial public consultation

2019

In 2019, more than 2,300 people responded to our public consultation to tell us what they thought of the plans for the new leisure centre. The feedback was overwhelmingly supportive of moving the leisure centre to Woolwich Town Centre and highlighted the need for it to be a community space rather than just a leisure centre.

Initial designs presented to Cabinet

April 2019

Three designs were presented to Cabinet, reflecting the feedback from the consultation. The project team were asked to develop two of the proposed options.

Cabinet chose their preferred design

January 2020

Cabinet chose their preferred design and asked the project team to find a contractor to build the centre. Cabinet also agreed that the design and planning work should progress to include the Tramshed refurbishment and the residential development. This included finding a residential developer to work with the Council.

Morgan Sindall announced as main contractor

July 2020

Morgan Sindall announced at main contractor.

Public consultation

December 2020

January 2021

Public consultation.

Tramshed refurbishment receives planning

26 January 2021

Planning consent was granted yesterday for the major refurbishment and extension of the Tramshed arts centre and community hub as part of the new Woolwich Leisure Centre Scheme. The much-loved historic theatre, housed in a unique Edwardian power station that once served a tram network, will be sensitively rejuvenated by the Council to provide an exciting performing arts venue and spaces for community use.

Hill Group announced as council's development partner

September 2021

More affordable homes come a step closer in Woolwich as the council names the Hill Group as development partner on its Woolwich Leisure Centre Scheme.

Consultation on homes element of scheme

October 2021

December 2021

The council has selected Hill, a leading London developer, as its development partner to deliver the residential element of this mixed use scheme. This part includes new homes, places to shop and eat, and a new community square. Hill is keen to hear your thoughts and ideas for this element of the scheme.

Planning approval granted for state of the art leisure centre and nearly 500 new homes

September 2022

The Council’s planning board voted unanimously to approve the scheme at a meeting on 20 September. The decision is subject to completion of a legal agreement and referral to the Mayor of London for final approval before construction can begin.