1st August 2025 1 min read
brio northgate refurb: 6 month milestone
We’re six months into the exciting redevelopment of Brio Northgate, and it’s safe to say things are starting to take shape!
This multi-million-pound refurbishment, delivered in partnership with Cheshire West and Chester Council, is all about giving one of Chester’s most loved health and wellbeing hubs a modern, energy-efficient upgrade. From pool improvements to brand-new studio spaces, every detail has been designed to create a better experience for our members and our community.
what’s happened so far
The early stages of the project focused on demolition and prep work. Non-structural elements were carefully removed, cleared materials were processed off-site for recycling and areas of the building were stripped back to make way for a brighter, bolder Brio Northgate.
Now, we’re onto the exciting part: the rebuilding!
Here’s a snapshot of what’s happening on site:
“We’re proud of our team’s adaptability and customer-centric approach during this period and we’re all excited for what’s to come,” said Matt Parker, Managing Director at Brio. “The collaboration with our contractors has been brilliant, and we can’t wait to welcome everyone back to a new and refreshed Brio Northgate.”
Councillor Adam Langan, cabinet member for children and young people, added: "It’s great to see progress on Northgate Arena, which has been part of many families’ lives for generations. I remember using it as a child and elements of it haven’t changed much since then so it’s a long overdue improvement.
"Having access to good quality leisure, health and wellbeing facilities is key for people to lead active, happy and healthy lives. I’m really looking forward to seeing the new and improved centre in spring next year and proud that the council has been able to invest in its future."
what’s still to come?
There’s still plenty of work ahead, but everything is on track for a Spring 2026 completion. Over the next few months, the focus will shift to internal rebuilds and finishing touches, which is all leading toward a vibrant and revitalised centre that better serves our local community.
we’re still open
We’re still very much open! The sports hall is temporarily home to the gym, studio and racquet sports, so you can still get your workouts and classes in while work continues.
And to say thanks for sticking with us during this exciting transformation, we’re continuing to offer discounted membership prices for the duration of the works.
We’ll keep sharing updates along the way, and we can’t wait to welcome you back to a brand new Brio Northgate in 2026.
