Gurnell Leisure Centre in Ealing, London, is set to be transformed thanks to a £0.5m investment.

The facility, run by sports trust Greenwich Leisure (GLL) in partnership with the London Borough of Ealing, will benefit from a new health suite and refurbished wet-side changing rooms. The project follows a gym refurbishment at the site in 2007.

Work will take place in phases to ensure minimal disruption, and is set to be completed in October this year. "It's business as usual," said Sam Taylor, centre manager. "The centre is home to GLL's largest swim school and hosts pool based activities such as underwater hockey, canoing and water polo. It is vital our customers can continue to train and use facilities on a day-to-day basis so plans are in place to ensure this is possible."

Councillor Phil Taylor, Cabinet Member for Customer and Community Services, said: "I am pleased that Gurnell Leisure Centre is about to receive a much-needed revamp. I'm sure the new facilities will encourage more people to visit and will be most welcomed by those who already use the centre."