Oasis proposals include up to 710 new apartments nearby

They include upgrading the dome with a modern covering, developing a range of outdoor facilities in lieu of the sports hall and building up to 710 new one and two-bedroom apartments plus up to 260 parking spaces.
The proposals can be seen in detail along with plans and computer-generated renderings at swindonoasis.co.uk, and SevenCapital is inviting the public to voice their opinions.
The organisation says comments received between now and the deadline of Wednesday 27 November will be taken into consideration before a planning application is made to Swindon Borough Council.
SevenCapital says on the website: "Swindon Oasis is an iconic architectural design, with its vibrant pool at its heart. 
"Our plans use the basis of the original pool to create a modern wave machine, state-of-the-art aqua play and a much-needed teaching lane pool to create a high-quality leisure destination. Set beneath the restored dome structure, visitors would find a dynamic and exciting swimming facility, fit for the 21st century. 
"From new slides to a modern wave machine, Oasis will once again be a major destination of which the community can be proud.

"The plans would also dramatically improve the experience of those who visit the centre, ensuring that the Oasis is designed to meet the demands of modern-day users. 

"An array of new leisure spaces is also proposed, including a new bowling alley, indoor golf, state-of-the-art gym, and new café spaces. This would ensure that the Oasis is financially sustainable for future generations. 

"While attracting visitors and spending into the heart of Caption to come here Swindon, its restoration will also create job opportunities in a range of leisure-based roles."

However, the organisation adds: that "...due to the poor state of the leisure centre and the need to unlock the investment required to renew the Oasis, some changes to the wider leisure offering are needed. 

"The existing sports hall is not thermally efficient and would need very significant investment to repair and upgrade. In response, our plans include the provision of new, outdoor, all-weather pitches, known as Multi Use Games Areas.

"These will ensure a wider offering at Oasis, so it remains more than just a centre for swimming."

Turning to the proposed new housing, SevenCapital says: "To unlock the investment needed to refurbish and revitalise the Oasis, our proposals would deliver a dynamic new community, complete with homes, public realm, amenities and commercial spaces, which will be brought forward via an outline planning application. 

"This means we are setting out the principles of the design, but the specific details are not yet set in stone and will be subject to further detailed planning consents. 

"Our plans would deliver a new neighbourhood of up to 710 new homes with a mixture of one and two bedroomed apartments. These high-quality apartments will be situated within blocks of six to ten storeys sensitively placed throughout the site. 

"The Oasis would be the focal point within the proposed masterplan and our design offers much improved visual connections to the iconic dome structure."

The public are invited to comment at https://www.swindonoasis.co.uk/your-feedback

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