Work on the construction of Toxteth's new £5.2m combined sports centre and fire station in Liverpool has reached a milestone after the final metal beams were put into place.

Wates Construction started work on the Toxteth Fire Fit project last year and is set to include a fitness gym, a dance studio, a combat sports room and a climbing wall.

Toxteth Fire Station is relocating to the Upper Hill Street site as part of the scheme, with a sports hall, a table tennis studio and meeting rooms also forming part of the new complex.

Cass Associates are behind the design of the Toxteth Fire Fit, which is due for completion this summer. The gym will introduce the "train like a firefighter concept" to the city.

Details: www.merseyfire.gov.uk