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Keighley swimming pool to close over half term for urgent repairs
Overview
The swimming pool at Keighley Leisure Centre is closing temporarily for essential maintenance, just 16 months after completing a £900,000 refurbishment. Bradford Council stated that urgent repairs are required for the main drain, pool tiles, and to address naturally occurring algae, alongside a deep clean. The closure will run from 23 October to 2 November, while other centre facilities will mostly remain open.
Key points
- Keighley Leisure Centre swimming pool is closing temporarily for essential maintenance from 23 October to 2 November.
- The closure comes 16 months after the facility reopened following a £900,000 refurbishment.
- Repairs include fixing the main drain, repairing pool tiles, a deep clean, and managing naturally occurring algae.
- Bradford Council stated the work is preventative maintenance to protect the long-term condition of the facility.
- Other facilities at the leisure centre, such as the gym and courts, will remain open except on 30 October.