Wadebridge Sports and Leisure Centre (operated by FOWLC CIC) have been confirmed as one of three community operators to benefit from the Swimming Pool Support Fund in #Cornwall.
The Government fund has been administrated by Sport England and was originally separated into revenue support and larger capital support with additional funds added by the National Lottery.
The team worked closely with Cornwall Council, the South West Net Zero hub and local suppliers to present a robust case for investment in Solar PV at the site.
CIC Director Emma Tudge says, "The £91,728 fund will enable investment in doubling the current number of PV panels at the site and contribute significantly to two of the core objectives of the CIC, being financial and environmental sustainability."
North Cornwall MP, Scott Mann provided support for this, and a bid from a second community-run centre, Camelford Leisure Centre, he said, "This investment is critical to the sustainability of our important leisure assets for the long-term benefit of our local communities".
Charity Trustee of the facility and former Mayor of Wadebridge, Amanda Pennington summed up the announcement as "a resounding endorsement for the value of community-run leisure facilities and the importance of embracing green technologies".
