Politics
Pool Shut Pending Investigations
The pool will remain closed until external consultants have satisfied the board that there is no risk to the publi
Swimming lessons and after school clubs in the south of the island are off today as the Southern Swimming Pool is closed to safety concern.
The board was told of the concerns at an EGM last night.
The latest episode in the ongoing sad story of the southern pool comes as the gov is facing increasing calls to include plans for a new in its yet to be unveiled plans for a new high school in the south of the island.
A statement from the board said: ‘After an EGM of the Southern Swimming Pool Board on December 14 2023, the Board wasmade aware of concerns with the Pool hall lighting. As the members feel that public safety is paramount, they decided unanimously that the pool would close today.
‘The pool will reopen when external consultants have satisfied the Board that there is no risk to the public.’
Responding to questions from residents, the board said they couldn’t give a timeframe on reopening, but it was likely to stay closed today at least.
Speaking ahead of that meeting, Arbory, Castltetown and Malew MHK Tim Glover asked the DESC Minister where plans for a new pool are at, simply put, she said there aren’t any at this stage.
He said on Facebook: ‘The Education Department will continue funding support for the existing pool – and here’s the but – until Tynwald approves the report and proposals for the new community sports hubs.
