Edinburgh Council have confirmed that the swimming pool at Warrender Swim Centre will remain closed for at least another 3 months to allow for rooflight glass panel replacement work to be carried out.

On 5th November last year, a rooflight glass panel "spontaneously shattered", injuring a swimmer who was in the pool at the time.

European procurement legislation has been blamed for not carrying out repairs more quickly. A tendering exercise had to be carried out and means that it will take a further 12 - 15 weeks to complete.

Local Councillor and Labour's Culture and Leisure spokesperson, Paul Godzik, said "Its frustrating that this popular local swimming pool remains closed to the public. I sincerely hope there will be no further delays and that the work will be completed ahead of schedule."


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Culture & Leisure Committee report can viewed on this link - http://cpol.edinburgh.gov.uk/getdoc_ext.asp?DocId=135742