THIS is the first glimpse of what a redeveloped state-of-the-art multimillion-pound leisure centre could look like.

Latest detailed plans for the proposed replacement facility for the Fleming Park Leisure Centre in Eastleigh are to go on show to the public in a series of exhibitions.

They include more details about what the proposed centre will offer alongside these artist’s impressions of how the new facilities will look. Residents have the chance to give their feedback.

Plans will be on show at the leisure centre from Monday to Saturday.

The current popular facility, in Passfield Avenue, attracts around one million visitors each year and recently celebrated its 40th birthday.

But Eastleigh Borough Council wants to build a new centre with a larger main pool with eight lanes instead of six, a larger learner pool with an adjustable depth, expanded gym facilities and a new bistro restaurant.

It aims to open the new centre, built close by to the current one which will then be demolished, in time for the Rio Olympics in 2016.

Estimates for the cost of replacing the facility stand at £23m.

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Council eader Cllr Keith House has said grant funding of up to £2m and New Homes Bonus funding of £3.8m will be put towards the project.

AHR, also responsible for the new Swan Centre leisure development and Eastleigh Travelodge, have been appointed as the architects.

Cabinet lead for leisure Cllr Alan Broadhurst said: “This is a really exciting scheme to deliver a first class leisure facility and I encourage local people to go along and look at the proposals.”

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Exhibitions will be on the first floor near the café and will be staffed on Monday, 10.30am until noon, Wednesday, 12.30pm to 2pm, 3pm to 5pm and 6pm to 8.30pm, Thursday, 2.30pm until 2pm, and Saturday, 10.30am to noon and 12.30pm to 2pm.

Visitors can comment by filling out a form at the exhibition, through the council website or emailing nfplc@eastleigh.gov.uk.