One of the oldest swimming baths in the North West, Broadway Leisure Centre, was restored, exposing iconic architectural features following a huge renovation project with the help of Manchester-based HMG Paints’ specialist coatings.

Broadway Leisure Centre – which was first opened to the public July 13, 1932 – featured high ceilings and windows inviting natural light in to the main pool area, and elegant glazed poolside wall tiles.

It was designed in a neo-Georgian style by architect and World War I veteran, G. Noel Hill.  

Over the years the original features from the baths were unrecognizable after being covered up and hidden due to remodelling.

The Centre closed in Jan. 2013 due to funding cuts. 

Members of the community formed the Charitable Incorporated Organization (CIO) to reopen BLC. 

“It has been a long process to get where we are today but with the help of the community and the support from HMG and their specialist coatings, we have been able to restore the baths to a higher standard than we ever thought we could” said Mark Abernethy, Broadway Leisure Centre manager.

“It was Important to specify the products with the right features for the job and match the colors to keep a uniform color palette throughout and more importantly protect the original features," said Steve Crossman, HMG Paints' business development director.







Pictured: Broadway Leisure Centre employees/Broadway Leisure Centre roofing structure

Photos courtesy: HMG Paints