Richard has welcomed the news that Saxon Pool and Leisure Centre in Biggleswade will benefit from a £101,116 investment to improve its energy efficiency.
The funding is part of the Swimming Pool Support Fund which has invested £80 million into 442 swimming pools across the country since last year.
The investment will fund energy efficiency measures at Saxon Pool and Leisure Centre by installing pool covers and replacing fluorescent Lighting with LED lighting, relieving financial pressure by reducing running costs.
Under the new sports strategy, the government is aiming to get 3.5 million more people active by 2030, meeting the Chief Medical Officer’s guidance of 150 minutes per week of exercise for adults and 60 minutes per day for young people.
Alongside the Swimming Pool Support Fund, this government is investing over £300 million in grassroots sports facilities including football pitches and tennis courts, sticking to the plan to get more people active and improving people’s health.
Commenting, Richard Fuller MP said:
Saxon Pool and Leisure Centre in Biggleswade is a brilliant facility, allowing people of all ages and abilities to access the mental and physical benefits that come with exercise.
Millions of people swim every year in England, but increased energy costs mean some pools are struggling financially.
This further support from the government and Sport England will ensure swimming pools can lower their operating costs in the long run, and continue to provide an important service for communities across the country
