WOKINGHAM’s Superbowl is set to play a major part of the Carnival Pool regeneration after its owners reached a deal with Wokingham Borough Council.
American Amusements Limited (AAL), which has run the facility since 2003, has signed a lease agreement for the brand new leisure hub on the lower floors of the new Carnival Pool multi-storey car park.
As well as a purpose-built state-of-the-art 14 lane tenpin bowling alley, the new premises will also continue to offer laser quest, soft play and ancillaries such as a café-bar and amusements.
Cllr Mark Ashwell, executive member for planning and regeneration, said: “We were really keen to see the existing Superbowl stay as part of the new Carnival Pool leisure and entertainment offer. They are a great business and have built up a good following in the town. We hope their fantastic new facility will encourage even more people to come along and try out some of the things they have to offer.
“Throughout the regeneration process we have worked hard to support local businesses like this, as well as encouraging several others to come to the town. For us it’s been about getting the right entertainment for Wokingham town with great existing businesses like Superbowl and new names such as Everyman boutique cinemas. This balance is one of the things which will help Wokingham stand out from larger neighbours like Bracknell and offer something different that appeals to local people across the whole borough.”
The bowling alley’s former home will be extended to incorporate an indoor sports hall, studio and gym. Work to construct the new leisure unit and multi-storey car park starts on June 6 when the existing car park closes. On completion of the new building AAL will move into their new facility before handing their existing building back to the council. The new Superbowl facility is expected to be open in summer 2017.
Michael Appleton, managing director of American Amusements Ltd, said: “We are really excited to be involved in this new regeneration project and have thoroughly enjoyed our close association within the borough over the past 14 years providing a quality leisure offer at the Superbowl.”
