Peterborough City Council has secured a £20 million government grant for a new leisure centre, including an eight-lane, 25-metre swimming pool.
The funding, confirmed by the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, forms part of wider plans for a new Sports Quarter in Peterborough.
Councillor Zameer Ali, cabinet member for communities and public safety, said: "The confirmation from government of this funding is so important as it brings this much-needed facility another step closer for our city.
"I want to thank our officers for their tireless work on this project and the DBT for approving this grant, demonstrating our government’s commitment to developing community-enhancing facilities such as this."
The new pool will sit within a modern leisure complex, which will also feature an activity pool, fitness suite, wellbeing rooms and family play areas.
A planning application for the site was submitted in July.
The council has approved entering into Development Management Agreements with Alliance Leisure Services (ALS) Limited to move the project forward, with the aim of opening the new centre in the autumn of 2028.
Lord Leong, minister for small business and enterprise, said: "Thanks to £20 million from the Growth Mission Fund, Peterborough will get a brand-new leisure centre that will help more people of all ages dive into swimming, stay active, learn new skills and connect with their community.
"This is about creating places that communities can be proud of, improving health and wellbeing, and making Peterborough an even better place to live."
The total cost of the project is now estimated at £43 million, up from the original budget of £37.1 million.
The council continues to seek additional funding from private sector partners and other grants to help cover the remaining costs.
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