The teaching pool at Shrewsbury’s Quarry Swimming and Fitness Centre has been temporarily closed after a leak was discovered.
The issue was first identified following difficulties maintaining the water level in the pool – which has now been traced to some corroded pipework in the basement. As a result, the pool has been closed whilst investigations are carried out, and repair options are considered.
Staff at the centre have relocated swimming lessons to the Claremont Pool which is being heated to replicate the teaching pool for lessons and other public sessions over the holidays.
James Owen, Shropshire Council’s Cabinet member for housing and leisure, said:
“This is frustrating for us all, but I’m pleased that the team have identified the source of the leak. The sad reality is that hiccups such as this will become more common across our stock due to the advanced age of many of our leisure facilities including the Quarry.
“Despite this, the team are already on the case and we’re hopeful that we’ll be able to carry out the necessary repairs and then reopen the pool as soon as we can. Fortunately, lessons will continue in other swimming pools so there will only be some minor inconvenience to customers over the next few weeks. But we ask customers to bear with us and thank them for their patience.”
The Quarry Swimming & Fitness Centre remains open to the public throughout the festive season, except for Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.
