Billingham Forum gym extended and refurbished as part of £1m investment deal
A gym has been extended and refurbished as part of a major new investment deal.
Billingham Forum’s gym has received £300,000 worth of new equipment, an expansion to increase the gym floor space by 50 per cent and a new dedicated studio for group exercise classes.
The investment, supported by Stockton Borough Council, provides high-quality and modern facilities while maintaining value for money.
Leon Jones, managing director of Tees Active, said: “People deserve more than budget gyms or overpriced memberships and these upgrades deliver exactly that – premium facilities and outstanding service at a price that’s affordable.
“Tees Active is a charitable trust who reinvest every penny back into our services and this latest development underpins our commitment to providing the very best experience for our members without compromise.”
Councillor Nigel Cooke, the council’s cabinet member for environment, leisure and culture, said: “Improving the health and wellbeing of our residents is a key council priority which is why this investment reflects our shared commitment to creating opportunities for local people to live active, healthy lives.”
Nadine Corner, health and wellbeing manager at Tees Active, said: “The extra space, new equipment and new studio have opened up more opportunities for members to train how they want – and that’s exactly what we were aiming for.
“The look and feel of the space is totally different to other local gyms and everyone has spoken positively about the improvements – it’s a bold statement and it’s clear that the investment will make a real impact.”