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- Latest post made by Lloyd Fletcher at 2007 Mar 12 19:12 UTC
The first topic in our week-long themed discussions is South Bristol pool which
you're probably aware has been earmarked for renovation and improvement.
The council is looking at adding dry facilities e.g. gym, fitness studio etc to
extend the range of facilities at a refurbished pool. This will reduce the
running costs of the pool and attract much needed new users to the facility.
Talks are underway with architects and planners about what is possible in the
building and members of the public have been invited to help shape those
developments with the need to preserve its grade II listing. What do you think
about the pool's current standard? How would you like to see it improved and
how can we attract more people to use the facility?
Well, cleaning up the outside would be a start. The doors should be open
whenever the building is in use. A cafe has been an essential for years, with a
public toilet also available to park users. Are all those railings really
necessary? The slipper baths, if that's what they are called, would make ideal
spaces for meeting rooms, gym, sauna, weights. When we make it pleasant to go
there its use will increase I am sure. To most it's a pretty unattractive
alternative to the private health clubs/gyms that are available on the private
scene.
A refurbished and expanded facility at the SB pool would be a real
benefit to the area, I'm sure.
Speaking very selfishly, the opening times for adult swims are no
longer any good for me. I used to go for the late evening sessions,
which are now taken up with scuba and canoe. I understand why this is
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