00:01Work has begun on a new £14m leisure centre in Thornaby, marking the start of major improvements
00:07for the town's facilities. Builders broke ground on the former Phoenix house site,
00:12where a two-storey centre will rise with a five-lane pool, gym, sauna, changing rooms,
00:17a new entrance and extra parking. Stockton Council says communities will gain more learn-to-swim
00:22opportunities and school partnerships. Nearby, complex asbestos removal is underway before
00:29demolition of the Golden Eagle. In coming months, a new network of cycle routes will also be developed
00:35across Thornaby. Council leaders say the works are expected to boost well-being and town centre vibrancy.
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