06 Sep 2012
Swimming pool yet to open at revamped Cannock Leisure Centre
BY Pete Hayman
Cannock Chase Council (CCC) has reassured residents that "everything is being done" to open the swimming pool at Chase Leisure Centre - the final part of a £6m refurbishment.
The pool was originally due to reopen on 8 August, but the local authority said issues arose after the pool was filled and heated that led to cracked tiles, which affected its waterproofing.
As a result, the pool has been drained and a survey carried out to determine the cause of the problem. Lead contractor GF Tomlinson has brought in additional specialist advice.
CCC culture and sport leader Christine Mitchell said: "We're incredibly disappointed with the delay to the swimming pool but I can assure residents that everything is being done to get the pool open and ready for use as quickly as possible.
"The £6m refurbishment has transformed what was a tired, ageing building into a fantastic 21st-century facility. The swimming pool is the final piece in the jigsaw and our contractor is working hard to deliver this for us."
A Profiles Health and Fitness Centre with 150-station Technogym fitness suite was unveiled as part of the revamp in February and a fitness/dance studio, a sports hall and treatment rooms opened last month (August).
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