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Alliance Leisure completes £15m transformation at Doncaster Dome
16 Jun 2026
Doncaster Dome / Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure are excited to announce the completion of works to the Lagoons at Doncaster Dome, on behalf of Doncaster Culture and Leisure Trust, funded by City of Doncaster Council.
The newly redeveloped Lagoons represent a significant milestone in the regeneration vision for the iconic leisure destination.
The project was procured through the UK Leisure Framework, owned and managed by Denbighshire Leisure Ltd (DLL), and was delivered in partnership with project managers Abacus, principal contractor Universal, architects Saunders Boston and specialist pool partner Myrtha Pools, plus CGP and Hensall delivering M&E services.
The redevelopment modernises one of the Dome’s most popular attractions, enhancing the visitor experience while securing the long-term future of the facility for the local community.
Two new racer slides and a new indoor splash play area with a variety of interactive water features form part of the extensive programme of upgrades which have taken place over the past 18 months.
Major works have also been undertaken to replace the glazing, redesign the main entrance area and install new heating and ventilation systems responsible for heating and maintaining water and air quality within the swimming pool environment.
The project has aimed to modernise the pool complex, while preserving the character of the Grade II listed building, which opened in 1989 and was listed in 2023 becoming one of the youngest listed buildings in the country.
Sean Nolan, regional director at Alliance Leisure, said: “This has been an ambitious and technically complex project delivered in a live operational environment, and we are incredibly proud to have reached completion alongside our delivery partners. The revitalised Lagoons are a fantastic example of how investment in community leisure infrastructure can revitalise and protect key local assets and create experiences that will benefit generations to come.”
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Sarah Watts, CEO
Key personnel
Sarah Watts, CEO
Paul Cluett, managing director
James Foley, commercial director
Tom Fairey, development director
Paul Woodford, strategic engagement director
John Leaver, marketing & frameworks director
Julia Goddard, senior business development manager
Jonny Curley, senior business development manager
Paul Cluett, managing director
James Foley, commercial director
Tom Fairey, development director
Paul Woodford, strategic engagement director
John Leaver, marketing & frameworks director
Julia Goddard, senior business development manager
Jonny Curley, senior business development manager
Key customers
Local Authorities
Leisure Trusts
Universities and Colleges
Leisure Trusts
Universities and Colleges
Plans for the next 12 months
Our company goal as we emerge from
the pandemic is to stand side-by-side
with partners and not just help the
sector recover but truly thrive. We are
constantly innovating and are currently
exploring new activities, alongside best
in class health, leisure and wellbeing
solutions. We are committed to
continuing to measure the social value
created across our developments and
use the National Themes Outcomes
and Measures (TOMs) Framework.
Testimonial
"Over the coming years, Denbighshire Leisure will continue to work with Alliance
Leisure, breaking down investment barriers to ensure communities across the UK have
access to the facilities they need to live more active, health and prosperous lives."
– Jamie Groves, managing director at Denbighshire Leisure
– Jamie Groves, managing director at Denbighshire Leisure
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