Swimming pool at Tadley Health and Fitness Centre to close from November 4 until New Year as part of upgrade project
The swimming pool at Tadley Health and Fitness Centre will close for a period of nearly two months while “vital work” is carried out to upgrade it.
The centre announced that the pool will be closed from Monday, November 4, until the New Year so that work can be done to replace the pool’s moveable floor.
The pool work is part of an ongoing improvement project at the centre, which saw its health suite being completely renovated with a brand new steam room, sauna and showers at the cost of £200,000 at the end of last year.
A centre spokesperson said: “Replacing the moveable floor is essential to ensure the smooth running of the pool in years to come and supports our desire us to continue to meet the swimming needs of the community.
“We understand how valuable our pool is and we know its closure during this time may cause some frustration.”
Tadley Health and Fitness Centre has stated that all its members will be contacted by email with information about the closure and the “additional opportunities to exercise and swim that we are making available during this time”.
Members undertaking swimming lessons will also be contacted by the centre with information detailing changes to lessons, with the lessons likely to be moved to Basingstoke’s Aquadrome.
The centre also encouraged anyone with questions about the closure to contact them in person, on the phone or via email.
Some Tadley residents took to social media to react to the news of the pool’s renovation and closure.
Nikki Jane had recently signed up her daughter for swimming lessons at the centre.
She said: “At no point were we told this was happening. I would have never signed her up if she can’t have the lessons going forward for two months.
“I am very disappointed at the lack of communication and profit has clearly been put above honesty.”
Tilehurst resident Lyn Smith said: “Other half and I signed up two months ago for a monthly subscription coming from Tilehurst as viewed pool and facilities and felt comfortable there.
“Not once were we told this information and it’s not a decision that would have been made overnight. Let down completely and will be cancelling the subscription.”
Andy Cook felt more positive about the news. He said: “Good to see more investment for our swimming pool.
“It will be inconvenient, but hopefully worth it.”