A leisure centre which impressed Oasis’ identify is following within the band’s footsteps with plans to make a comeback.
Noel and Liam Gallagher’s reunion announcement final month gave a brand new lease of life to a proposal to rework the ‘uncared for’ Oasis Leisure Centre in Swindon.
In its much less dilapidated years, the centre’s identify appeared on a tour poster hanging within the musical brothers’ bed room, resulting in the idea that it was the place they got here up with the identify for the now world well-known group.
Whereas the now world well-known band have been on hiatus since 2009, its leisure centre namesake was closed down 11 years later attributable to ‘difficult working circumstances’ amid Covid-19 lockdowns.
However the constructing’s leaseholders, Seven Capital, have drawn up plans to deliver it again together with a restoration of the power’s eye-catching domed roof – making it extra energy-efficient while nonetheless defending its Grade II-listed standing.
Oasis Leisure Centre in Swindon may be following within the footsteps of its namesake, with plans to rework the ‘uncared for’ web site due this 12 months
It’s stated that the venue was named on a live performance tour poster in Noel and Liam Gallagher’s bed room, inspiring the latter to present their band the identical identify. The brothers are seen in their very own reunion announcement final month
The constructing closed in October 2020 attributable to ‘difficult working circumstances’ amid Covid-19 lockdowns nd has since develop into a dilapidated hub of overgrown shrubs and litter
The homeowners have introduced the planning software for a rebuilt Oasis Centre is anticipated earlier than the tip of this 12 months.
Like how the Oasis Reside ’25 tour had individuals queuing for hours in a web based scramble for tickets – Seven Capital are hoping for a surge in curiosity on its long-awaited return.
A brand new web site has now been set as much as show plans and get suggestions from locals.
An organization spokesman stated: ‘The planning submission will likely be in keeping with the event settlement between Seven Capital and Swindon Borough Council and is anticipated later this 12 months.’
The goal for re-opening the brand new centre is 2026, the fiftieth anniversary of when it first opened in 1976.
Seven Capital stated a £5million refurbishment in 2016 did not cease leaks on the venue and proposed that the dome panels are changed with a fabric developed within the 1970’s for the American house programme.
It’s hoped that this could repair the difficulty while preserving the dome true to its unique look and permitting the centre to reopen.
As a part of the venture the adjoining sports activities and live performance venue could be knocked down.
Nevertheless, the Save Oasis Swindon Marketing campaign has stated it wish to see the centre reopened with a sports activities facility as effectively.
The centre was already a landmark amongst locals lengthy earlier than it impressed the legendary band Oasis – which fashioned in 1991.
It’s stated that Liam Gallagher noticed the identify on a poster for an Inspiral Carpets live performance tour, which had a date on the leisure centre.
The constructing’s leaseholders, Seven Capital, have drawn up plans to deliver it again together with a restoration of the power’s eye-catching domed roof which, together with the pool (seen), is Grade II-listed
The venue has develop into iconic amongst locals – drawing crowds not only for the pool, but in addition for occasions and music
As a part of the venture the adjoining sports activities and live performance venue could be knocked down
A Seven Capital spokesman stated: ‘The planning submission will likely be in keeping with the event settlement between Seven Capital and Swindon Borough Council and is anticipated later this 12 months’
It has develop into an iconic location drawing crowds not only for the pool, but in addition for occasions and music.
Nevertheless, the constructing closed in October 2020 after operator GLL claimed it was unviable. It has since develop into derelict – marred by overgrown bushes, litter and graffiti.
In Might this 12 months, an settlement between the native council and Seven Capital was signed, paving the way in which for the long-awaited return, which would permit the developer to construct homes on land close to the Oasis in return for offering the thousands and thousands of kilos of renovations wanted to deliver the derelict centre again to life.
The corporate is 10 years right into a 99-year lease on the location.
The spokesperson added: ‘As soon as plans have been submitted the web site will likely be populated with data for residents to view in their very own time and supply suggestions by way of a web based type ought to they be unable or favor to not attend in-person session occasions.
‘Additional data on planning submission and subsequent session dates and venue will likely be supplied sooner or later.’
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