Future of the Woolwich Waterfront Leisure Centre site
Greenwich Council is progressing plans to demolish the Woolwich Waterfront Leisure Centre for residential redevelopment.
Greenwich Council approved the demolition of the Woolwich Waterfront Leisure Centre to make way for a new residential development in November 2025. The council's Cabinet decided to procure a demolition contractor for the site, followed by a residential development partner to construct new homes. This procurement will follow the Procurement Act 2023.
Following the demolition, a residential development partner will be selected by Greenwich Council to construct new homes on the site. The council confirmed in November 2025 that the selection of both the demolition contractor and the residential developer partner would adhere to the Procurement Act 2023.
Key facts
- Greenwich Council approved the demolition of the Woolwich Waterfront Leisure Centre in November 2025. Source
- The council will procure a demolition contractor for the Waterfront Leisure Centre site. Source
- A residential development partner will be selected to construct new homes on the site. Source
- Procurement for both will follow the Procurement Act 2023. Source
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