British long jump record holder Chris Tomlinson has joined Reigate and Bansted Borough Council's (RBBC) Brian Stead to officially open the new £9m Horley Leisure Centre.

The centre, which opened to the public last month, was designed by S&P Architects and has been built on the site of the former Court Lodge School to replace the Horley Anderson Centre.

Netherlands-based Pellikaan Construction delivered the building, with facilities including a 25m, six-lane swimming pool; a training pool; and a 45-station gym with free weights area.

RBBC executive member for healthy communities Adam De Save said: "We are pleased that Chris was able to come and help us mark this important occasion in the year of the London 2012 Olympics.

"The council has invested £9m in the development of the new Horley Leisure Centre, vastly improving the opportunities for local people of all ages and abilities to keep healthy and active."

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Image: Chris Tomlinson (back) with RBBC mayor Brian Stead