COUNCIL and leisure bosses have moved to reassure a local business about their plans for a £1.2m revamp of a local sports centre.
The Tele reported yesterday how the owners of Funworld are worried about the new facility at Ravenscraig Sports Centre, pictured, being in ‘direct competition’ with them.
A spokesman for the council said: “In February we committed £600,000 towards the cost of retaining Ravenscraig, subject to a feasibility study on its future.
“Inverclyde Leisure has come up with a proposal following lengthy community consultation designed to meet local needs, fill gaps in local leisure provision and attract visitors from further afield.
“It has also met with the owners of a soft play facility to reassure them there will be no adverse effect on their business.
“A total of £1.2m has been committed towards transforming Ravenscraig into a leisure facility Inverclyde can be proud of.” David McCorkindale of Inverclyde Leisure added: “We are looking to include a small section of soft play. Our main focus will be the climbing and affordable fitness gym.”
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