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Randwick Council located in Sydney’s east, has formally approved a purpose-built Reformer Pilates studio at Des Renford Leisure Centre as well as approving the construction of an outdoor gym at Woomera Reserve, Little Bay.

The new 13-bed Reformer Pilates studio will be constructed within the ground level atrium at DRLC. Reformer Pilates is one of the fastest-growing fitness trends in Sydney, known for combining strength, flexibility and balance into a single low-impact workout.

Randwick Mayor Dylan Parker said the addition of Reformer Pilates reflects Council’s commitment to providing the community with modern, high-quality fitness options adding “this $1.2 million investment is part of Council’s broader vision to invest in facilities that promote community health and wellbeing and ensure DRLC remains the premier destination for fitness in Randwick.

“We know Reformer Pilates is in high demand, but boutique studio memberships can be costly. By bringing this to DRLC, we’re ensuring our residents have access to affordable, high-quality training.”

Unlimited access to Pilates classes will be bundled into an all-inclusive DRLC membership package, or people will be able to book casual classes without having to be a member.

Construction is anticipated to commence in late 2025.

The new studio builds on other successful expansions at DRLC, including a new splash park that opened in October 2023.

The outdoor gym at Little Bay will be installed over the next few months and will deliver a range of training equipment for various abilities including a chest press, leg press, body twist, aerobic cycle, sit-up bench, monkey bars, balance beam and elliptical trainer.

Randwick Council is also upgrading the adjacent basketball court to a half court with line markings. The current court is inadequate and only 70 square metres. Works on the outdoor gym and basketball court are expected to be completed by May 2025, after which works on the nearby playground in the reserve will begin.

New swings, an in-ground trampoline, rubber soft fall surfaces, shade and more seating will be installed as part of plans to upgrade Woomera Reserve playground, which has equipment that is about 20 years old. The playground will be closed from May during the upgrades and is expected to reopen to the community by July 2025.

Images. Artists Impressions. Credit Randwick Council

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