Waltham Forest Feel Good Centre

The Waltham Forest Feel Good Centre was conceived as the borough’s flagship leisure hub, designed to meet a wide range of community needs—from competitive swimming and athletics to family recreation and wellness. The project required the integration of multiple specialised facilities, including swimming pools, a sports hall, athletics track, spa and soft-play areas, all within a single cohesive development. Delivering such a complex scheme on a constrained site while managing stakeholder expectations and ensuring long-term operational efficiency posed a significant challenge.

G&T provided Cost Management and Employer's Agent services throughout the project, implementing detailed budget models aligned with the client’s objectives for each functional zone. Drawing on extensive benchmarking in the sports and leisure sector, we optimised cost allocations across the scheme—from the four-court sports hall and 400 m athletics track to wellness and community facilities. Proactive cost-control measures enabled timely adjustments throughout the build, ensuring the project remained financially disciplined without compromising on quality or scope.

The completed development stands as one of London’s most inclusive and diverse leisure destinations, offering an eight-lane, 25 m competition pool, a teaching pool, four-court sports hall, outdoor athletics track, spa and thermal suite, climbing wall, soft-play zones, fitness studios and a café. Delivered on time and within budget, the centre now provides the local community with an exceptional, long-lasting facility that supports physical activity, social inclusion and well-being across all ages.