BAM-delivered £36 million Blairgowrie Recreation Centre opens to the public
BAM-delivered £36 million Blairgowrie Recreation Centre opens to the public
Blairgowrie Recreation Centre, a new, cutting-edge leisure centre, built to Passivhaus standards, officially opened its doors to the public on Friday (29 August), delivering vastly improved leisure facilities for Perthshire and showcasing BAM's commitment to connecting people and communities.
The centre features a 25-metre swimming pool, sports halls, a fitness suite, a dance studio, changing facilities, offices, and a physical education classroom. The swimming pool also includes a movable floor, allowing it to be divided into two distinct sections with varying depths.
Jim Ward, BAM Regional Director for Scotland, emphasised the company's dedication to excellence:
“This centre sets a new benchmark for leisure facilities in the UK. By implementing Passivhaus principles in a swimming pool, we have significantly reduced energy demand in one of the most energy-intensive building types. The outcome is a high-quality facility that the community can enjoy, with lower running costs and long-term sustainability.”
Councillor Grant Laing, leader of Perth and Kinross Council, said:
“This is a significant day for the residents of Blairgowrie and the wider Eastern Perthshire area. The new Blairgowrie Recreation Centre offers state-of-the-art facilities for the community and, of course, for the pupils at Blairgowrie High School.
The leisure centre was designed by architects Holmes Miller, with BAM playing a pivotal role in bringing the vision to life, providing expertise in all aspects of delivery.
Gary Bushnell, Chief Executive of hub East Central Scotland, said:
“We are proud to have collaborated with Perth and Kinross Council and BAM to deliver the new Blairgowrie Recreation Centre and are delighted to see it open to the public. It provides high-quality facilities built to rigorous Passivhaus environmental standards that will benefit the local community for generations to come.”
