Flintshire County Council (FCC) and Alliance Leisure have started work on the latest phase of redevelopment work at Deeside Leisure Centre in Queensferry, North Wales.

The latest multi-million pound stage of work will lead to the addition of Wales' first public-sector day spa and an indoor extreme sports zone with one of the UK's largest skate bowls.

When complete, Deeside Leisure Centre's spa will offer four treatment rooms; a herb sauna; a crystal steamroom; a salt grotto; an aroma room; foot spas; and an igloo.

A spa pool; heated loungers; and a relaxation area will also form part of the venue's new spa area, which is scheduled to open to guests in early 2012.

Meanwhile, the old ice rink will house the extreme sports facility. In addition to a 1,452sq m (15,629sq ft) wooden skate park, it will offer 80sq m (861sq ft) of climbing space. ISG will be involved with the delivery of the new facilities.

FCC executive member for leisure and public protection Dennis Hutchinson said: "The scheme represents the final element which will enhance North Wales' flagship leisure centre.

"Partnering with Alliance Leisure has allowed us to create a new sporting environment which is welcoming, inspiring and a pleasure to visit."

Earlier improvements to Deeside Leisure Centre included the opening of an 80-station gym and six floodlit five-a-side football pitches.

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