Hundreds sign petition slamming controversial new £45m Ayr leisure centre plan
Ayr Leisure Centre.Around 650 people had signed the change.org petition, set up by objector John Ferguson, by last night.The opening statement to the petition reads: "South Ayrshire Council (SAC) want to build a new £45m leisure centre in Ayr High Street, the cost has already risen from an initial estimate of £40m."This is to replace the existing Citadel Leisure Centre which, for a fraction of the cost, requires an upgrade."There are other more pressing needs in Ayr that could do with financial help e.g. north Ayr, Ayr High Street, Ayr Station, Belleisle Hotel, Ayr Promenade, local roads etc.