NEW sports centres could be up and running by 2010.

Designs for new leisure facilities in Brighouse and Sowerby Bridge have been submitted for planning approval by Calderdale Council.

It is expected work will start in the summer with the new facilities ready by late autumn 2010.

Included at both sites will be a 25 metre main pool, learner pool, fitness studio and multi-purpose room.

The Brighouse complex will be built in Wellholme Park and the Sowerby Bridge facilities will be located on the former market site at Station Road.

Clr Ian Cooper, Cabinet Member for Community Services, commented: “We are committed to delivering both projects on time and budget and I can’t wait to see the diggers on site”.