Almost £120,000 will be spent next year on maintaining the King Alfred leisure centre - even though it could end up being bulldozed.
Brighton and Hove City Council is considering what to do with the ageing centre in Kingsway, Hove.
The council is considering three options - an entirely new building, refurbishment or a combination.
The policy committee has put aside £119,900 for the building in its maintenance budget.
Tory councillor Pat Drake asked whether the spending was worthwhile in view of the uncertainty.
But deputy council leader Jackie Lythell said the centre was still operating and had to comply with health and safety regulations.
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