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08:12 GMT, Monday, 5 January 2009

Plans to revamp Victorian baths

Victoria Leisure Centre

Three design options for the redevelopment of an aging leisure centre in Nottingham are to go on show to the public.

Victoria Leisure Centre, which was originally built in 1896, was deemed no longer fit for modern purposes.

Campaigners had fought to save part of the historic building to be incorporated into the new design.

The three design options will retain the landmark clock tower with £7m pledged for the replacement.

English Heritage had refused to support a request for the Nottingham baths to be granted heritage status despite a local campaign to save it from closure.

Up to £7m has been pledged for the replacement.

Councillor David Trimble of Nottingham City Council said they wanted as many people as possible to come along and express their views.

The options under consideration would provide the community in Sneinton and St Ann's with a high quality leisure facility which will play a key role in the wider regeneration of the wider Eastside area, he said.




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Related to this story:
Heritage blow to Victorian baths (19 Aug 08 |  Nottinghamshire )
Marchers oppose closure of baths (01 Mar 08 |  Nottinghamshire )
City leisure centre could be axed (08 Feb 08 |  Nottinghamshire )

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