KA Leisure announces major investment in its flagship gyms

Charitable trust, KA Leisure is starting a £1.2 million investment programme

Four leisure centres across North Ayrshire are in line for an upgrade

Old kit will be redeployed for community use and to create satellite gyms

Chief executive, Malcolm McPhail, says the trust is committed to creating modern, community-focused facilities

KA Leisure is investing more than £1.2 million in a major capital improvement programme across the gyms at four of its leisure centres. 

The investment will focus on essential refurbishment and new kit, as well as a general enhancement of the spaces to provide modern, high‑quality fitness facilities.

Auchenharvie Leisure Centre will undergo a full refresh of its fitness areas, including replacement of cardio and resistance equipment; new flooring, decoration and improved layout and a comprehensive upgrade of the studio space

Garnock Valley will benefit from new gym equipment, flooring, lighting and decorative improvements and layout adjustments to improve accessibility and user flow.

The Portal will have the group exercise studio upgraded and a new sauna area, while the gym at  Vikingar will be improved and the sauna and steamroom upgraded.

KA Leisure chief executive, Malcolm McPhail, says: “This substantial investment highlights our long‑term commitment to providing modern, inspiring and community-focused leisure facilities across North Ayrshire. The improvements we’re making represent a major step forward in the quality, reliability and experience we offer our members.

“Importantly, we’re also ensuring that existing gym equipment removed during refurbishment is retained and redeployed to upgrade other facilities, supporting the creation of new satellite gyms and contributing to community wellbeing initiatives. This approach allows us to maximise value, reduce waste and extend the benefits of this investment across even more of our communities.”