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Plans submitted for £5m modernisation of Newcastle Turkish Baths

Leisure management organisation Fusion Lifestyle has submitted a planning application to Newcastle City Council to regenerate Newcastle City Pool and Turkish Baths.

The £5m redevelopment of the historic site will include a spa, health and wellbeing facilities, exercise studios, treatment rooms and a bistro at the building’s front.

The submission of the planning application follows a six week public consultation process when hundreds of people visited a public exhibition at Newcastle Civic Centre and gave their feedback online.

Peter Kay, Chief Executive of Fusion Lifestyle, said: “Feedback on our vision for the future of Newcastle City Pool and Turkish Baths has been overwhelmingly positive and we’re proud to have created some innovative plans which will take this wonderful building into the future.

“The building has been empty since 2013 and we can’t wait to bring it back into use for new users and those who grew up visiting the City Pool and Baths.”

Graeme Dodd, Director of Napper Architects, said: “It is clear from the feedback how important the people of Newcastle think the building is - so that makes us even more pleased to be working on the project.

“It also makes us more aware of the need for a sensitive approach to the design and restoration as protecting the unique features of the building is key.

“Many 1920s period features, such as the ornate plasterwork and tiled wall finishes, will be retained and will sit alongside the modern facilities, restored areas and contemporary changing facilities.

“The new facilities will beautifully complement the refurbishment of the existing features to allow the building to carry on its journey for the next 100 years.”

Leader of Newcastle City Council, Councillor Nick Forbes, said: “It is very encouraging to see Fusion come forward with their plans for the future of the City Pools. It is another step towards bringing this important local facility back into use.”

Cait Read of Re-open Newcastle Turkish Baths and City Pool Group, said: “It is great news that the plans by Fusion Lifestyle to restore and re-open Newcastle City Pool and Turkish Baths are progressing.

“We are delighted at the design plans and look forward to continue to be involved in the Baths redevelopment and re-opening.”

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