Fife Council, in partnership with Fife Sports and Leisure Trust, is investing £1 million in a major sustainability upgrade at Beacon Leisure Centre. This project will significantly reduce carbon emissions and improve energy efficiency, supporting Fife Council’s Sustainable Energy and Climate Action Plan 2020-2030 and the Scottish Government’s climate targets, which aim for a 75% reduction in emissions by 2030 and net zero emissions by 2045.

Investing in a Greener Future

The investment, secured through the Salix Public Sector Decarbonisation Fund for Scotland, will introduce state-of-the-art low-carbon technologies, including:

• A pre-manufactured external plantroom housing water source heat pumps.
• An external compound with two new air source heat pumps, covering up to 95% of the building’s heating needs.
• Upgrades to existing plantrooms and the building management system to enhance efficiency.
• New solar panels and an upgraded inner draught lobby to further reduce energy consumption.

As part of the wider planned maintenance and improvement works, the poolside vinyl flooring will also be replaced, and the reception area will be upgraded with a new sit/stand operator point to improve accessibility. To minimise disruption to customers we have planned for all these works to be completed in the same temporary closure period.

Temporary Partial Closure

To allow these upgrades to take place, Beacon Leisure Centre will be partially closed from Wednesday, 26th February to Wednesday, 5th March inclusive.

During this period, studio classes, group fitness, health classes, junior dance courses, and outdoor pitches will continue to operate as scheduled. However, the swimming pool, gym, health suite, and all aqua-based programmes including learn to swim will be temporarily unavailable.

Minimising Disruption

Every effort is being made to reduce inconvenience for customers. During the closure:

• Customers will be contacted directly about affected activities.
• A temporary check-in desk will be set up in the viewing area for pre-booked sessions only.
• Access to the venue will be via a side fire door, with clear signage in place to direct customers.

A Commitment to Sustainability

Fife Sports and Leisure Trust is dedicated to reducing its environmental impact and enhancing energy efficiency across its facilities. These upgrades at Beacon Leisure Centre mark a significant step forward in cutting carbon emissions, reducing energy consumption, and improving the overall experience for customers.

The Trust appreciates the patience and support of customers during this time and will provide further updates as work progresses.

For more information, visit: Beacon Leisure Centre – Fife Sports and Leisure Trust