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£2.2 million refurbishment at sports and leisure facility in Glastonbury completes
5 Feb 2025
Pick Everard is pleased to announce that the £2.2 million refurbishment at Tor Sports and Leisure facility in Glastonbury is now complete with a grand opening set to take place on 01 March.
This significant milestone marks the completion of the first project under the Glastonbury Town Deal, and showcases the town's commitment to enhancing local amenities for all residents and visitors.
The refurbished facility now features improved access to modern facilities and flexible multi-use spaces designed to accommodate a wide range of sports and leisure activities, including a brand-new state-of-the-art gym, newly refurbished bar, meeting and event rooms, changing place facility and much more.
Delivered on time and within budget, Somerset Council appointed Pick Everard as project manager and quantity surveyor. Operating through Perfect Circle and accelerated under the SCAPE Consultancy framework, Pick Everard worked alongside construction contractors Rigg Construction (Southern) Ltd.
“The project has been a real team effort, working closely with Fusion Lifestyle, Somerset Council, the Glastonbury Town Deal board, Rigg Construction and existing users to shape a vision that maximises the beneficial impact of the Glastonbury Town Deal grant funding. With a focus on essential improvements, including new electrics, heating and enhanced roof insulation, as well as a complete refurbishment of all public user and operator spaces – we’ve helped create a modern, efficient space that will serve the community for years to come while keeping future operational costs down.”
— Guy Rossiter, Principal Project Manager at Pick Everard
“We are delighted to have been part of the Tor Leisure and Sports Facility project. Seeing it come to completion is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team. We are proud to have contributed to a space that will serve the community for years to come.”
— Jim Deighton, Contracts Manager at Rigg Construction (Southern) Ltd
The Council has now handed the site back to its tenant and leisure operator Fusion Lifestyle whose valuable input has been integral to the design and build to ensure the new facility is fit for purpose and offers visitors a great experience across all aspects of sports and leisure.
“We can’t wait to welcome our friends old and new to our wonderfully restored leisure centre in Tor – marking another special moment in our 25th anniversary year. We have created a truly unique and special community hub for Glastonbury, that offers a fantastic sports and recreational space for residents of any age or ability as well as visitors from outside of the Town.”
— Anthony Cawley, Chief Executive Officer at Fusion
Sustainability has been a key focus throughout the project helping Glastonbury become a zero-carbon town. New energy-efficient measures have been installed including extra insulation added to the roof. Contractors working on the project were sourced locally and materials from the old building reused, wherever possible.
Tor Leisure will also soon benefit from another Town Deal project, and Glastonbury Clean Energy will be adding rooftop solar panels to generate clean energy this spring.
“The former Tor Sports & Leisure site has long needed enhancement, and the state of the building had previously hindered its potential. Thanks to the investment secured from the Glastonbury Town Deal, it’s revitalised, ensuring a secure and vibrant future for local sports clubs and leisure users alike."
— Councillor Federica Smith Roberts, Somerset Council’s Lead Member for Communities, Housing Revenue Account, Culture and, Equalities and Diversity
"We are extremely proud to see the first Glastonbury Town Deal project completed and look forward to the positive impacts it will have on our community. This is a time to celebrate and create a brighter future for the town."
— Lynne Sedgmore, Chair of the Glastonbury Town Deal Board
“We can’t wait to welcome our friends old and new to our wonderfully restored leisure centre in Tor – marking another special moment in our 25th anniversary year. We have created a truly unique and special community hub for Glastonbury, that offers a fantastic sports and recreational space for residents of any age or ability as well as visitors from outside of the Town.”
— Anthony Cawley, Chief Executive Officer at Fusion
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