The Highlight Leisure Centre

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Project Update

You may remember (or even have taken part in) the competition to name the new leisure centre which is to be built on the Waterfront which was held last year ("Highlight" was the winning suggestion). You may also have contributed your views to the 'Future of Leisure Facilities in Hartlepool' consultation which was held in 2019.

We're delighted to be able to share this update revealing how Highlight, the town's new multi-million pound leisure facility on The Waterfront, will look. The computer generated image (CGI) above shows the stylish design proposed for the building.

Designed by GT3 Architects, Highlight’s strong linear lines are inspired by the railway tracks which ran from local timber and coal yards into the former dockland site during the 19th and early 20th centuries. The building will grow in height from west to east and offer incredible views of the wider waterfront site, marina and sea.

An application for planning permission has been submitted, and it is expected to go before the Council’s Planning Committee in the summer. During the planning process, there will be opportunities for people to comment on the proposed development.

The mix of facilities within the new leisure centre will include:

  • A 25m 8-lane main pool
  • A 25m 4-lane learner pool with movable floor
  • A leisure pool including race slide and water play features, spectator seating
  • A 100-station gym
  • Two inter-connected fitness studios
  • An indoor cycling/”spinning” studio
  • Active and soft play areas
  • A party room
  • A café
  • An NHS consultation suite
  • External ground and first-floor terraces.

This reflects the desire for Highlight to be a must-visit destination and a community venue offering a range of opportunities and activities.

The building will also be surrounded by informal outdoor event and activity spaces to support walking, cycling, running, outdoor fitness, with connections for water-sports, utilising Hartlepool Marina.

Future updates

We will update this page as more information becomes available. To received notifications about updates to this project click the "follow project" button; or click "register now" to create a Your Say account and receive our monthly consultation newsletters with details of new consultations and updates on past projects. 

Project Update

You may remember (or even have taken part in) the competition to name the new leisure centre which is to be built on the Waterfront which was held last year ("Highlight" was the winning suggestion). You may also have contributed your views to the 'Future of Leisure Facilities in Hartlepool' consultation which was held in 2019.

We're delighted to be able to share this update revealing how Highlight, the town's new multi-million pound leisure facility on The Waterfront, will look. The computer generated image (CGI) above shows the stylish design proposed for the building.

Designed by GT3 Architects, Highlight’s strong linear lines are inspired by the railway tracks which ran from local timber and coal yards into the former dockland site during the 19th and early 20th centuries. The building will grow in height from west to east and offer incredible views of the wider waterfront site, marina and sea.

An application for planning permission has been submitted, and it is expected to go before the Council’s Planning Committee in the summer. During the planning process, there will be opportunities for people to comment on the proposed development.

The mix of facilities within the new leisure centre will include:

  • A 25m 8-lane main pool
  • A 25m 4-lane learner pool with movable floor
  • A leisure pool including race slide and water play features, spectator seating
  • A 100-station gym
  • Two inter-connected fitness studios
  • An indoor cycling/”spinning” studio
  • Active and soft play areas
  • A party room
  • A café
  • An NHS consultation suite
  • External ground and first-floor terraces.

This reflects the desire for Highlight to be a must-visit destination and a community venue offering a range of opportunities and activities.

The building will also be surrounded by informal outdoor event and activity spaces to support walking, cycling, running, outdoor fitness, with connections for water-sports, utilising Hartlepool Marina.

Future updates

We will update this page as more information becomes available. To received notifications about updates to this project click the "follow project" button; or click "register now" to create a Your Say account and receive our monthly consultation newsletters with details of new consultations and updates on past projects.