New roof for the Crystal leisure centre
Plans to replace the roof at Stourbridge’s Crystal Leisure moved a step closer this week.
Recent maintenance visits identified the need to replace the centre’s roof and mechanical plant, both of which have been in place since the centre opened in the 1990s.
Improvement works were originally planned for 2027/28 but council leaders decided to bring them forward to deliver in the 2026/27 budget
The proposals include a full roof replacement, including mechanical ventilation plant and associated works.
Councillor Damien Corfield, cabinet member for neighbourhoods, said:
“This is great news for our leisure centre users. The Crystal is a really popular centre and the leisure pool attracts people from across the region.
“We’re still at the early stages, but we’ve made a commitment to delivering these improvements a year ahead of schedule. This repair work is a significant investment by us and will ensure the lifetime of the centre for decades to come.”
The project it still at the design stage before procurement can begin so start dates have not yet been agreed.