SERIOUS question marks have been raised over the proposed Bewsey and Dallam Community Hub.

A groundbreaking ceremony for the facility was held on the land, off Longshaw Street, in March 2016.

But construction work has faced repeated delays after major setbacks for the scheme.

The hub – proposed to include a fitness suite, library, pool and health care services – was originally given a planned opening date of summer 2017.

The facility was discussed during Thursday’s audit and corporate governance committee meeting after strategic risks facing the borough – including Great Sankey Neighbourhood Hub and Time Square – were highlighted by officers.

Cllr Colin Froggatt (LAB – Poulton South) said: “You mentioned risks to Great Sankey Neighbourhood Hub but I was wondering why there is no mention of the Bewsey and Dallam Hub, which hasn’t appeared in bricks and mortar yet?

“People on the street are asking ‘where is it and what is happening?’

“No one seems to know.

“Is it going to be built? Is it not going to be built?”

Lynton Green, the council’s deputy chief executive and director of corporate services, confirmed the authority is yet to finalise a ‘fully built-up’ business case for the site.

He added: “That will probably need further executive board approval for it to actually progress.”

Time Square, the council’s flagship town centre regeneration scheme, was highlighted as a strategic risk in the report which went before the committee.

The scheme, which is now estimated at costing £139 million, is on track to open in early 2020.

The report said the Time Square multi-storey car park still has some defects that the authority is ‘currently dealing with through the contract’.

Last month, the council said negotiations with restaurant operators are progressing but was unable to confirm whether any have signed up to Time Square.

The report adds: “There is a risk that failure to secure restaurant operators prior to the opening of the scheme would result in a significant revenue pressure for the council.

“It is anticipated that occupiers will start to take leases in the 12 months prior to opening.

“We currently monitor this situation through the Time Square Programme Board and the establishment of a specific group to look at lettings and restaurant engagement.”