Demolition works begin at Geoff Moulder Leisure Centre

Posted on 23 July 2025

Last week demolition began at the Geoff Moulder Leisure Centre (GMLC) as part of Boston Borough Council's transformational redevelopment of the leisure facilities and the wider Rowley Road area, marking the first milestone of this ambitious capital project.

The redevelopment of the leisure centre forms part of a £14.5 million investment into the area that includes the creation of a new public realm plaza which will link the leisure centre to the Boston College Mayflower development.

The project is part been funded by UK Government Levelling Up Partnership funding and funding from the Boston Town Deal for transformational projects in Boston, all of which is being administered by Boston Borough Council.

The leisure centre remains open throughout this programme of redevelopment works, with customers able to use the gym, attend a class or go for a swim. The council is committed to minimising disruption to customers as much as possible during the works.

Once demolition has been completed, construction works will follow, starting with foundations for a new two storey extension at the front of the building which incorporates a new entrance and reception area with lift access to the second floor, making the building more customer-friendly and accessible.

The second floor will see a brand-new multipurpose studio space, a large fitness suite with all new equipment as well as a dedicated immersive cycling studio. The gym's separate changing facilities, which will be based on the ground floor are also getting a major revamp.

Additionally, essential maintenance and improvement works will be completed to make the leisure centre's facilities more efficient and effective in the years ahead.

A large modern accessible 'village style' changing area will be constructed for customers, there will also be Changing Places toilet for both the leisure and training pools to ensure the entire leisure centre is inclusive for all fitness-lovers.

Meanwhile, the existing fitness suite area will be transformed to a community volunteering and wellbeing hub which will host the Lincolnshire Community Volunteering Service, with further details are set to follow in the weeks and months ahead.

Councillor Dale Broughton, Leader of Boston Borough Council said: "Demolition starting on site last week marks a significant milestone for the Boston Leisure Centre, and I know both residents and customers will be really pleased to see progress being made.

"The enhancements to the leisure centre, coupled with Boston College's Mayflower development and new public realm plaza will come together and create a vibrant new space for the whole community to enjoy.

"With this latest round of funding, alongside the support already secured for the Rosegarth development in the town centre, we're now entering a truly transformative phase in the regeneration of Boston."

While these works are going on, Geoff Moulder Leisure Centre remains open to the public and a new booking system is now live. For more information and to book a variety of leisure activities, please visit their website: https://www.leisurecentre.com/geoff-moulder-leisure-complex