The last brick of the Rainbow Centre the borough's newest leisure complex was put into place at a topping out ceremony on Monday.

Epsom Mayor Councillor Keith Mann banged the brick into position in a ceremony, which is traditional when a large building is nearing completion.

Coun Mann was applauded by fellow councillors and planning officers from the council along with project partners Alfred MacAlpine and Greenwich Leisure Limited.

The £8 million project is on schedule and the builders are due to move out in January.

Councillor Jean Steer, chairman of the council's leisure committee, said: "It is on time and spot on budget for completion.

"We are thrilled that the end is in sight and look forward to its official opening early in 2003."

July 12, 2002 16:00