Trafford Leisure has appointed Technogym as its official fitness equipment provider.

The three-year contract is part of a major investment in the region's leisure infrastructure, with more than £47m being invested in new leisure centres.

The investment by Trafford Council will see new leisure centres being built in Altrincham and Stretford and the redevelopment of an existing facility in Urmston. All three venues will be managed by Trafford Leisure on behalf of the council.

As part of the £7.2m redevelopment of the Urmston Leisure Centre – which will see the centre benefit from an extended gym floor and new exercise studios – Technogym will supply its Excite Unity cardio solution and Selection strength equipment, supported by the mywellness cloud platform to track and deliver a digital member experience.

“We are making strides to provide our customers with a fantastic leisure experience," said Jo Cherrett, CEO, Trafford Leisure

"The partnership with Technogym signifies a key period for Trafford Leisure and is an important milestone for Urmston Leisure Centre. The new improved centre will provide modern, fun, fit for purpose facilities that will benefit the health and wellbeing of our community.”

Steve Barton, Technogym MD, added: "We're thrilled to be partnering with Trafford Leisure to provide the best product and digital solutions to its facilities. The partnership will help engage the community and assist Trafford Leisure to deliver great wellness programmes and initiatives,”

Trafford Leisure was established in September 2015 to provide leisure services and recreational activities at the major Trafford Council facilities.