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Much needed refurbishment work to make Honiton Swimming Pool a ‘pleasing, pleasant, hygienic venue’ has been agreed.
East Devon District Council’s cabinet on Wednesday (October 28) night heard that the swimming pool was ‘in a very poor state’ and that if nothing was done, the pool may have to close.
Councillors approved a £380,000 spending on measures that would provide a permanent solution to the current damp ingress issues. Steve Pratten, Interim Principal Surveyor, told councillors this required the existing floor and part of the wall finishes and underlining screed and plaster to be removed, along with the wall and floor tiles, sundry fittings and fixtures such as WCs, toilet partitions and lockers etc. He said: “The condition on the reception area, changing rooms and associated other rooms, excluding the pool hall, at Honiton Swimming Pool has continued to deteriorate. Following a recent survey, it has been es