Dulwich Baths - refurbishment timetable

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Will be a real shame if it is delayed til August. They used to do swim-only membership, quite good value, but even pay-as-you-go was reasonable for swimming (the gym was more pricey, about ?7 a time).

[EDmummy]

Hopefully Cllr Barber is going to get back to us and confirm the opening date.

[nylonmeals]

You get access to the Peckham Pulse pool if you have Fusion membership. It's a very nice pool and worth the trip.

[James Barber]

Late this afternoon I was told that the terrible snow and cold, wet weather has delayed works. That the contractors have allocated as many people as they can have safely working together to catch up with the weather delays.

At the worst point a 12 week delay looked possible which is what the receptionist appears to have told people. But that with the extra resources allocated for catching up it should be much less than that.

I've asked for a firmer date asap.

[Smiler]

Thank you for the update.

[EDmummy]

OK, so where does this now leave us for an opening date Cllr Barber?

[James Barber]

Hi EDmummy,

I've requested a further update on where things are and when the pool will reopen.

I passed it this morning and the new entrance is definately progressing. It will never happen quickly enought for me.

As soon as I hear something I'll let you know.

[EDmummy]

Thanks Cllr Barber. As you can see I am very keen to get back in the pool!

[candp]

I'm very very keen to get to the pool too. Any further updates from local councillors/reception staff? Is it the original May/June we were promised or still August or later "because of the snow"?!?

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Cllr Barber's thread says July.

Really missing swimming!

[candp]

Me too; I'm just impatient! July 1 or July 31? 2010 or 2011?

[James Barber]

Its been so long since I last went for a swim I'll probably need lessons!

I've been assured that the contractor has as many people on site working to catch up on the delays as they safely can have.

[Fuschia]

What is happening with the pools? I can't find any info now on the Southwark site.

I don't suppose we're getting a baby pool? But maybe there will be a little softplay?!

[James Barber]

Fully refurbished pool. Slightly reduced length from previous 27.5m to 25m allowing the corner that you could'nt walk around to actually walkaround. No more changing cublices beside the pool so more space around the pool. Viewing area. Proper changing rooms Cafe. Insulated roof and other walls etc. Lots energy efficient feasures. New plant. New dance studios. THEN the gym gets refurbished.

[Fuschia]

James Barber Wrote:

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> Fully refurbished pool. Slightly reduced length

> from previous 27.5m to 25m allowing the corner

> that you could'nt walk around to actually

> walkaround. No more changing cublices beside the

> pool so more space around the pool. Viewing area.

> Proper changing rooms Cafe. Insulated roof and

> other walls etc. Lots energy efficient feasures.

> New plant. New dance studios. THEN the gym gets

> refurbished.

Does any of that include a soft play area or any facilities for toddlers?

By new plant you mean new engineering equipment etc as opposed to a new yucca or something? :-)

[SteveT]

One of the staff told me it was the autumn when it opens.

[katie1997]

SteveT Wrote:

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> One of the staff told me it was the autumn when it

> opens.

...and I was told by someone in reception last week that the pool would open sometime in July (this year). Doesn't seem like anyone there really knows for sure.

[SteveT]

They're just winding us up Katie.

[Smiler]

Fuschia, from memory I don't think that a soft play or a baby pool were in the plans.

[James Barber]

New plant - I meant new water cleaning, electric etc machinery.

But the new and old entrances I believe will have new planting.

Soft play not in the plans. Very little feedback in the public consultation for this. I did ask for this in the consultation. At the time my kids were 3 & 4. But little support so I'm afraid still a trek down to the Peckham Pulse for soft play (Peckham Pulse soft play ok young kids party venue as well if you're organised).

[Fuschia]

That's a shame. Peckham is nice but impossible these days for parking (w ehave twins so buses are a nogo)

[Manda]

Thank you James,

You are an extremely patient man.

[Weegee]

James Barber Wrote:

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> New plant - I meant new water cleaning, electric

> etc machinery.

> But the new and old entrances I believe will have

> new planting.

> Soft play not in the plans. Very little feedback

> in the public consultation for this. I did ask for

> this in the consultation. At the time my kids were

> 3 & 4. But little support so I'm afraid still a

> trek down to the Peckham Pulse for soft play

> (Peckham Pulse soft play ok young kids party venue

> as well if you're organised).

Hi James

Just to recap....when is the anticipated completion date for the Swimming Pool now?

[James Barber]

July. BUT it is hoped that it will complete earlier if physically possible. The delays due to the unexpectly bad winter weather.

[katie1997]

SteveT Wrote:

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> They're just winding us up Katie.

Looks like July might be right after all, judging from the info from Mr Barber. Hurrah.