Construction of a new swimming pool in North Cardiff has begun.
Cardiff Council's appointed contractor is working on a new 25-metre swimming pool at Pentwyn Leisure Centre, which will feature a split raising floor and new children's wet play area, alongside other improvements to the centre.
The work, which is expected to be completed by the end of the year, will also see the changing facilities and reception area refurbished and other improvements to the building, including a transition to green energy sources. The centre will remain open to the public throughout the construction.
The new pool will feature an adaptable, moving floor which allows the depth of the water to be varied. This enables the pool to be used for a wide range of swimming and ‘splash' activities, as well as reducing the energy needed to heat the water.
Wet play facilities aim to encourage interactive and social play. Typically, they include features such as water jets and sprinklers, blasters, water tunnels, small slides and ‘tipping buckets,' creating a fun and inclusive space for children to enjoy.
The energy performance of the centre will be upgraded through roof mounted solar panels and an air source heat pump to heat the pool.
The council's cabinet member for culture, parks and events, Jennifer Burke, said: "The importance of the leisure centre and particularly the swimming pool has always been clear and, although getting to this point has taken longer than hoped, an affordable, sustainable leisure centre for the community has always been the end goal. That is exactly what we are now delivering."
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