Ripon Pool opening delayed again
The new facility on Dallamires Lane was supposed to be opening on December 8th.
The opening of Ripon's new swimming pool has been delayed again.
The new facility on Dallamires Lane was supposed to be opening on December 8th - but Harrogate Borough Council says an issue has been found with the lining of it
The project is already running late - after an underground 'void' was found under the site - it's now expected to open in January.
Councillor Stanley Lumley, Harrogate Borough Council's cabinet member for culture, tourism and sport, and chair of the board of directors at Brimhams Active, said: “New swimming pools go through a significant amount of testing to ensure they are safe to use for years to come and provide the best experience for the customer.
“During the testing period of the new six-lane 25metre swimming pool at the leisure centre on Dallamires Road in Ripon, an issue was identified with the lining of the pool.
“In order to resolve this issue, Myrtha – the pool manufacturer – will be carrying out additional work (at no expense to the borough council) to prepare the pool for opening.
“We anticipate it will now open in January, date to be confirmed.
“We understand this is disappointing but would like to reassure residents we are working as quickly and as thoroughly as possible to open the pool as soon as we can, and ensure it can be enjoyed by future generations.
“In the meantime, swimming facilities are available the Hydro in Harrogate, Knaresborough Swimming Pool, Nidderdale Pool and Leisure Centre in Pateley Bridge and at Starbeck Baths.”