Following the completion of Redcar’s town centre masterplan, GT3 was commissioned by Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council to design a flagship development that would redefine the urban core and stimulate long-term regeneration. Won through competition, the project became the largest regeneration scheme in the town’s recent history and established a new civic focus for residents, businesses and visitors alike.

The development combines a modern leisure centre, civic facilities, business centre, basement parking and extensive public realm into a single integrated destination. Arranged around a new civic square and connected by a tree-lined boulevard, the scheme successfully reunites previously fragmented parts of the town while encouraging movement, activity and social interaction. Leisure facilities include an eight-lane gala pool, teaching pool, splash pool, FlowRider surf simulator, sports hall, fitness suite and flexible activity spaces designed to support a wide range of users.

Extensive engagement underpinned every stage of the project, with more than 63 meetings held with sporting groups, schools, community organisations, businesses and elected members. This collaborative approach directly influenced the brief, improved community ownership and generated approximately £2 million in construction savings without compromising quality, resulting in an award-winning development that continues to play a vital role in everyday life across the borough.