RUSKIN Leisure is splashing out to give its Ruskin Drive sportsground a new look.

A new private club will include a 20-metre swimming pool incorporating a specialised massage feature, a custom-built steam room and a spa with inside seating for six/seven people. The membership will be capped at 600 members.

Local architect, Paul Baines, has developed the Company's ideas to provide a full design and build programme. Leigh based builder B&D Croft is constructing the complex and the specialist pool contractor is Kingfisher Pools.

Ruskin Leisure managing director, Rob Gerrard, says: "We are delighted to announce this exciting addition to our operations. It will further strengthen Ruskin Leisure's development by offering swimmers a state-of-the-art Club with unrivalled facilities. The Oasis club will be built alongside and will complement the existing gymnasium".

Membership details will be released soon.

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