David Lloyd Leisure has begun work on it new Shawfair development, set to open next summer.
Located in the new residential development area in Midlothian, to the south east of Edinburgh, the club will offer health, fitness, racquet courts and spa facilities.
David Lloyd expects that the new club will generate up to 75 jobs, and the group said that it will explore opportunities to develop local community partnerships over the coming months.
The development was granted planning approval in April 2021, following consultation with the local community in 2020.
The development phase is expected to generate more than £4m for local subcontractors, with up to 60 construction jobs created.
Features of the new club include a 100 station gym, three group exercise studios, an indoor cycling studio, high impact studio and a mind and body studio.
There will also be café bar with a family zone, indoor soft play area and a business hub.
Michelle Chambers-Cran, regional manager at David Lloyd, said: “We know that people of all generations will relish what the club has to offer, from the state-of-the-art gym, racquet and spa facilities to the clubroom and children’s activities.
“We look forward to engaging with the local community as the development takes shape over the coming months and would encourage those who want to follow our progress to register on the website for updates.”
The group operates 130 clubs - 101 in the UK and a further 29 clubs across mainland Europe, comprising three brands; David Lloyd Clubs, Harbour Clubs and Meridian Spa and Fitness in Germany.
More than 740,000 members are supported by around 10,000 team members. The clubs house 1,080 tennis courts and more than 400 badminton and squash courts.
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