The city council are starting to prepare their planning application for the centre, to be built on the site of the bus station.
The council wants to create a world-class facility which will also be part of the legacy of the Rugby World Cup - and will encourage residents to do more sport and exercise.
An online consultation's being run by the Active Exeter project team.
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