Mablethorpe’s new public swimming pool has today started to be filled with water to test it, marking an important milestone for the long-awaited facility for the town.
When completed, the swimming pool will be part of the new Station Leisure and Learning Centre, being built on the site of the current Station Sports Centre.
The 3,000sq m centre is set to increase and improve the leisure opportunities for residents and visitors to the town and supports improved physical and mental health wellbeing.
Work is running to schedule and is due to be complete next year. Funded from £7.4m Town Deal funding from the government through the Connected Coast Town Deal, the development includes a new swimming pool, a changing village, fitness suite and studios as well as a new play area. The centre will also provide new digital learning and skills opportunities.
Cllr Richard Fry, the political lead for the Leisure and Learning Centre at East Lindsey District Council said: “Today marks a significant step forward in the construction of the new Station Leisure and Learning Centre.
“A swimming pool has been on the wish-list for Mablethorpe residents for many years and today, and now with the pool starting to be filled to test it shows we are one step closer in making that wish a reality.
“East Lindsey District Council is committed to improving the physical and mental health of its residents. Through the Town Deal, I am delighted the Council is able to support residents with new leisure and learning opportunities here in Mablethorpe.”
Chris Baron, Chair of Connected Coast said:“It is fantastic to see such good progress being made on the new Leisure and Learning hub.
“This modern facility is set to play a crucial role in supporting local people’s physical and mental wellbeing, bringing improved and new opportunities for leisure and learning to Mablethorpe.
“The hub is set to add to Mablethorpe’s overall offer and will provide new reasons for people to spend time in the town centre.”
