We have received the following update from DDDC:
An investigation into fire damage to the plant room at Derbyshire Dales District Council’s Ashbourne Leisure Centre has revealed that the pool will have to remain closed for the rest of the Summer.
The pool hasn’t been available since a blaze broke out late on Saturday 26 July, although all “dryside” facilities – including the fitness suite, sports hall and squash courts – have remained open as usual.
Various contractors, insurance assessors and specialists have now completed their inspections. Exact cost and timescales are not yet known, but the replacement of two damaged filtration units is the biggest time issue facing the District Council. A DDDC spokesperson said: “Once the insurance company has approved the works, like-for-like replacement could mean placing an overseas order and a lead time of several weeks. We are trying to source a faster alternative, but the likelihood is that we’re now looking at the autumn at the earliest before the pool is back in use.” At one stage the blaze – thought to have started outside the building – spread to the roof, but fortunately the centre’s new changing village, currently nearing completion, was not affected.
Derbyshire police arrested a 16 year-old and two 18 year-olds following the fire. The teenagers have been released on bail.
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