Pools reopen at Five Rivers after issue is fixed

Friday, 14 June 2024 01:00

The mechanical issue that caused Wiltshire Council to temporarily close its pools at Five Rivers Health and Wellbeing Centre in Salisbury has been resolved, and the pools will reopen today (14th June).

The pools will reopen as follows: Main pool open from 11am, including the All Welcome session and adult lessons Beach pool will reopen from 3.30pm with the Aqualates session Teaching pool now reopened for swimming lessons

Customers have been advised that their July payment will reflect any swimming lessons missed due to the closure.

The issue affected the hot water and heating system at the centre. Cllr Ian Blair-Pilling, Cabinet Member for Leisure, said: “I thank everyone for their patience and understanding while we made these urgent repairs, and I’m pleased that swim activities at the centre are fully up and running once again.”

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