The Royal Commonwealth Pool has announced that it will be introducing a new car parking system for swimmers next week, with the updated charges going live on Monday 19 October.
Visitors to the popular pool can park for free for 3 hours, before paying £2.00 for 3-4 hours and £10.00 for 4 hours plus.
The 'Commie' has said the new system will 'allow for a smoother car-parking experience ' for customers when using this iconic venue - and deter locals from using the car park when they're not using the facilities.
Claire Rusack, Manager at the Royal Commonwealth Pool explained: “The lower and upper car park has become busier and busier over the years, which has made it a challenge for our customers to get parked.
"The situation has been made worse by members of the public and local office workers making use of the facilities when they are not using the facilities.
“The time was right therefore to modernise the car park control system and to introduce a new barrier system with customer charges in both car parks – although for your average visit, customers using the facilities within the Commie, will not be penalised.”
Customers who need to pay a charge, can pay at either of the two pay points, located in the main reception area of the Royal Commonwealth Pool, next to the Arena access gate or outside the front entrance door of the Commie.
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Payment will be by card payment only as Edinburgh Leisure now operates as a cashless operation across all areas.
Welcome hosts will also be on hand to guide any customers through this during the early stages of the new system's introduction.
