St Peter's Health & Leisure Centre, Burnley: Project of the Year

11 May 2007

Burnley Integrated Health and Leisure Centre (LIFT) scooped the ‘Project of the Year’ award at the RICS North West Awards on the 10th May, at New Century Hall in Manchester.

The award recognises the innovative project that combines leisure and primary cares centres into one building. The population of Burnley suffers from higher than average rates of long-term illness, life expectancy is significantly lower than the national average and there are particular problems associated with teenage pregnancy rates, circulatory diseases and coronary heart disease. Many of these problems are associated with lifestyle.

Designed by Nightingale Associates, the centre addresses these issues directly. The new building allows the provision of a more integrated approach to primary care, giving valuable links between healthcare and exercise.

“We’re very grateful to have had the opportunity to work on this exciting project, and help contribute to the improvements to primary care in an area where these facilities had been very poor. This win acknowledges the commitment of everyone involved.”

Justin Harris, Senior Director, Nightingale Associates

The contractor for the project was Eric Wright Construction, and the client was Burnley, Pendle and Rossendale PCT.