Plans have been unveiled for a £3 million swimming centre on Brighton’s seafront.
The city council has given a five-year lease to Sea Lanes Brighton to build the development on the site of the former Peter Pan playground in Madeira Drive, subject to planning permission.
Developers hope to open an indoor pool in November and a 25 metre outdoor heated swimming pool next year.
Longer term, developers are hoping to build a permanent centre with a 50 metre outdoor heated pool, plus units for gyms, dance studios and office space for leisure businesses.
Alan Robins, chair of Brighton & Hove City Council’s economic, tourism and development committee, said: "Madeira Drive is an important part of the city’s tourism calendar, drawing in thousands of visitors a year to events like the Veteran Car Run and Marathon.
"The Sea Lanes development would be a fitting addition to the eastern end of our seafront and compliment the popular and successful Yellowave beach sports venue. I look forward to seeing the plans unfold."
