Sheffield leisure centre pool to close for six-month roof repairs
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 3 Nov, 15:45 · Archive
Thorncliffe Leisure Centre's pool in Sheffield will close for six months from mid-November for roof repairs.
Thorncliffe Leisure Centre's pool in High Green, Sheffield, will close from 16 November until May for comprehensive roof repairs. Interim repairs have failed to resolve longstanding problems with the building's roof tiles, prompting the decision to undertake a full remedial programme.
A council meeting on Monday heard that the issue has persisted since the centre opened ten years ago. Councillor Alan Hooper raised complaints about loose tiles being a 'major problem' throughout that period. He said reception staff had faced 'daily challenges due to the member dissatisfaction, frustration and lack of communications', with full and partial pool closures continuing to disrupt services.
Councillor Brian Holmshaw, chair of the communities, parks and leisure policy committee, acknowledged the frustrations experienced by customers, staff and residents. He explained the council had been working closely with centre operator Everyone Active and Kier, the builder, which will carry out the repairs. Customers will be informed about membership arrangements and access to alternative facilities before the closure begins.
How it is being reported
- Safety concerns mean Sheffield swimming pool must close for six months for roof repairsCouncillor complains that problems have been hitting pool for 10 yearsSheffield Star · 3 Nov, 15:11
- Pool to shut for six months for roof repairsThorncliffe Leisure Centre pool has faced problems with its roof tiles for years, a meeting is told.BBC South Yorkshire · 3 Nov, 14:39
In this story: Thorncliffe Leisure Centre · Sheffield · Everyone Active · Kier · Brian Holmshaw · Alan Hooper · High Green
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