Saltash and Launceston will be among the centres staying closed to the public as part of what provider GLL and Cornwall Council are calling the ’first phase’ of reopening.
In Liskeard and Bude, the gym will be open and fitness classes will run, but all other facilities including the swimming pool, will stay shut.
In a joint statement, GLL and Cornwall Council said: ’Re-opening in Cornwall will be phased for safety reasons – prioritising centres best suited to being COVID-secure in the first instance and then gradually rolling out others.
’GLL is a charitable social enterprise that employs around 900 staff in Cornwall. The cost of keeping centres in hibernation for four months with no income, and the ongoing impact of Covid-19 and how services will be delivered, has resulted in a total funding shortfall of around £5m.
Negotiations are continuing to find a solution to what has become a serious financial challenge and, together with local MPs, we have jointly been lobbying Government for a rescue package similar to the one that is now in place for the arts.
Leisure centres provide an essential public service and we are really looking forward to welcoming customers back.’
From July 25, the following centres will open:
Bude Leisure Centre – gym and fitness classes only
Liskeard Leisure Centre – gym and fitness classes only
Bodmin Leisure Centre – gym, fitness classes and outdoor tennis only.
St Austell Leisure Centre – gym, fitness classes and swimming pool
Newquay Waterworld – gym, fitness classes and swimming pool
Helston Sports Centre – gym and fitness classes only
Truro Leisure Centre – gym, fitness classes and swimming pool
Newquay Trampoline & Play Park – trampoline area, subject to final review of COVID-safe options.
The Princess Pavilion in Falmouth will remain closed in accordance with government guidelines.
The following centres will not be in the first round of reopening on July 25:
Ships & Castles Leisure Centre, Falmouth
Launceston Leisure Centre
Saltash Leisure Centre
St Ives Leisure Centre
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