Refurbishment work

YMCA Sports & Community Centre
Refurbishment Works

Since opening in 1991, the YMCA Sports & Community Centre has been extremely popular and well-used by local residents.

Following on from the build of the Inclusive Sports Hall in 2018, we are now reinvigorating our existing space to enhance the facilities for those attending our gym and fitness classes, as well as offer improved facilities for children attending out-of-school childcare and recreational activities.

The designs have been developed in conjunction with Sophie Griffiths Architects to refresh the space available in the fitness centre and first floor children and young people’s areas. Please note that images shown are for representational purposes and the final build may differ.

Sixmile Construction have been contracted to complete the building work following a negotiated procurement process. They successfully completed work on YMCA East Surrey’s newest semi-independent housing scheme and we look forward to working with them again on this exciting project.

The first phase of work in the Sports Hall is now complete, including the new dividing wall between the gym free weights area and the sports hall, new store room, ventilation, cooling and lighting.

On Monday 10 February, work started on refurbishing the first floor children and young people’s area (including a new activity studio space) and is due to finish in June 2025.

Activity Room access
Due to the building work taking place on the first floor, the access to the Activity Room is now via the fire escape. As many classes as possible have been moved to alternative areas. We apologise for this inconvenience.

As with any project of this size, timings can be subject to minor change but we’ll keep you updated on our website, social media, and notices at the centre.

Sketch of new entrance from old to new gym

The redevelopment will result in:

• A permanent dividing wall between the free weights gym area and the old sports hall
• A new fitness/spin studio space for fitness classes
• Refreshed first floor children and young people’s activity areas, kitchen and toilets
• Improved ventilation and cooling
• Environmental improvements including LED lighting and other improvements to enhance energy efficiency and reduce emissions
• Installation of EV car chargers

We are aiming to keep the centre open throughout the work and to keep disruption to a minimum during the work. The contractors may need to close individual areas on occasion and we will give as much notice of this as possible. Our contractors are experienced in delivering improvements whilst services remain open, where feasible.

Access and parking
Access to the centre for regular activities will be maintained throughout the build, including disability access. There may be changes to how to access the building. Any access changes will be clearly signposted. Some car parking bays may be taken out of use to give builders access to the site.

Sketch of new spin studio

Gym and fitness classes
Work on the YMCA gym and Sports Hall is now complete. There is a revised fitness class timetable while the work is taking place on the first floor. Please pick up a copy of the latest timetable from reception or check times on our app/website.

Activity Room access – due to the work taking place on the first floor of the YMCA Sports & Community Centre, the access to the Activity Room is now via the fire escape. As many classes as possible have been moved to alternative areas. We apologise for this inconvenience.

In recognition of your patience, we will not be increasing prices for those who remain as members through what may be a slightly disruptive period.

Y-Kids Out of School Childcare & Recreational Activities
Our After Schoool Club and February Half-Term Holiday Club will continue to run onsite, but will be held downstairs in the new sports hall with access to our outdoor play area.

Football and East Surrey Acrobatics will also continue to run at the YMCA Sports & Community centre throughout the work.

You can stay up to date with developments by checking our website and social media channels. We’ll also send emails at regular intervals during the project to let you know what’s happening at each phase of the work.

We’d like to take this opportunity to thank you for choosing to use YMCA’s services and we’re excited to be able to offer you a refreshed and reinvigorated centre after the work is complete.

If you have any questions regarding the building work, please email us at princesroad@ymcaeastsurrey.org.uk