Perth Leisure Pool will reopen at some point despite suffering damage in the big storm last month.
Investigations are continuing, with the chief executive of Live Active Leisure telling the PA the pool (pictured) suffered “significant damage” during August’s thunderstorm with detailed surveys still to be completed.
It is understood the pool’s boiler room was badly flooded in last month’s storm.
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Paul Cromwell, chief executive of Live Active Leisure, confirmed the facility was not under threat of closure, but added: “Following the August 11 storm and subsequent flooding in and around Perth, I can confirm that Perth Leisure Pool suffered significant damage.
“As such, it will remain closed for the time being with further announcements to be made once detailed surveys have been completed and guidance is available.
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“We are all extremely disappointed not to be including Perth Leisure Pool in our reopening plans, and I can assure all of our customers that we will keep them updated throughout the coming weeks.”
Perth and Kinross Council leader Murray Lyle said he was aware of “significant damage” to the pool’s boiler room with “no prospect of it opening any time soon.”
He confirmed the PH20 project to replace the pool with a new sports facility incorporating the ice rink would be considered by councillors at next year’s revenue budget for 2021/22.
