A MALVERN leisure centre has been crowned best of the bunch by its operator.
Malvern Splash in Great Malvern has been named leisure centre of the year by its operators, Freedom Leisure for it’s high standards, improvements to operations, energy efficiency, and more.
Freedom Leisure considered excellent feedback from customers and growth in membership numbers and sign-ups to the Swim Lesson Scheme.
The centre was also recognised for its nine-per-cent reduction in gas and electric outputs compared to the previous year, as well as 100-per-cent on a service quality audit.
Malvern Splash is also celebrating one year since its £200,000 investment into new fitness equipment and a function training area.
Nick Charlton, centre manager at Malvern Splash, said: “It’s a fantastic achievement.
“As Centre Manager, I am pleased to accept the award, but credit must go to the wonderful team we have at Malvern Splash and the customers who visit us on a weekly basis who have all contributed to this achievement.
“To be highlighted as excellent across a range of areas including customer satisfaction, participation and utility reduction is fantastic.
“We would like to thank our colleagues at Malvern Hills District Council for their support and investment over the recent years.”
Councillor Tom Wells, portfolio holder for community services at Malvern Hills District Council, said: “Congratulations to the staff at Malvern Splash Leisure Centre for their hard work in achieving this prestigious award.
“We are so lucky to have such a high-quality facility in our district for residents to enjoy.
“At the council we are committed to encouraging increased participation in physical activity, improving health and well-being and enhancing the quality of life of our residents.”
Malvern Hills District Council has a contract with Freedom Leisure to operate Malvern Splash.
