{"id":88323,"date":"2024-11-19T16:40:31","date_gmt":"2024-11-19T16:40:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/?p=88323"},"modified":"2024-11-19T16:40:33","modified_gmt":"2024-11-19T16:40:33","slug":"residents-to-finally-see-work-begin-on-swimming-pool-closed-since-lockdown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/2024\/11\/19\/residents-to-finally-see-work-begin-on-swimming-pool-closed-since-lockdown\/","title":{"rendered":"Residents to finally see work begin on swimming pool closed since lockdown"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pentwyn Leisure Centre swimming pool refurbishment is due to start &#8211; nearly five years after shutting <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>SWIMMERS in Pentwyn can finally look forward to the reopening of their pool as it&#8217;s confirmed that renovations will finally begin in December.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Frustrated customers have not had access to their pool since March 2020 when it closed due to the pandemic, but contracts have now been signed with developers to begin the process of reopening it, the council have said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is hoped swimmers will be back in the pool by Autumn 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plans to renovate the building were initially put forward in 2021, and while some parts of the leisure centre have reopened, the pool has always remained shut.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But now the pool will undergo a full refurbishment ahead of being re-opened. It will include a floor with a variable depth, plus solar panels. And an air source heat pump will be installed to keep the pool warm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all locals are satisfied with the proposed renovations, and many are frustrated with how long it has taken to get the pool reopened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bryn Guy, 78, from Pentwyn took his grandkids to the pool prior to its closing and said: \u201cI feel so sorry for the kids who will have gone five summers with no pool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI\u2019ve never been too sure what\u2019s going on with it. I don\u2019t like the new design, surely it would be cheaper just to retile the previous set up.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"474\" height=\"245\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/02\/Old-Pentwyn-Pool-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-83294\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/02\/Old-Pentwyn-Pool-2.jpg 474w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/02\/Old-Pentwyn-Pool-2-300x155.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/02\/Old-Pentwyn-Pool-2-293x151.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"474\" height=\"245\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/02\/Old-Pentwyn-Pool-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-83294\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/02\/Old-Pentwyn-Pool-2.jpg 474w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/02\/Old-Pentwyn-Pool-2-300x155.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/02\/Old-Pentwyn-Pool-2-293x151.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>The swimming pool before lockdown<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Another resident, Rita Orsi, said: \u201cWe\u2019re told by the Government that swimming is good for our health, but we haven\u2019t had access to it for years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cRealistically our closest pools are probably Llanishen or Llanrumney, so if you haven\u2019t got a car or can\u2019t drive there\u2019s nowhere for you to swim.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pentwyn leisure centre timeline<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:54% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"558\" height=\"998\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/11\/sales-cycle-flo_66024209-1-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-88392 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/11\/sales-cycle-flo_66024209-1-1.jpeg 558w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/11\/sales-cycle-flo_66024209-1-1-168x300.jpeg 168w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/11\/sales-cycle-flo_66024209-1-1-293x524.jpeg 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 558px) 100vw, 558px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"558\" height=\"998\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/11\/sales-cycle-flo_66024209-1-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-88392 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/11\/sales-cycle-flo_66024209-1-1.jpeg 558w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/11\/sales-cycle-flo_66024209-1-1-168x300.jpeg 168w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/11\/sales-cycle-flo_66024209-1-1-293x524.jpeg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 558px) 100vw, 558px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>Pentwyn Councillor Joseph Carter said: \u201cThe council have consistently let people down. The public have had petitions, meetings, and there\u2019s an active campaign group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cPeople want it reopened but feel there has been a lack of consultation. The council only changed their initial plans for the pool following the community backlash.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rhian Vernall, from Save Pentwyn Leisure Centre campaign group, questioned the council\u2019s consultation process during the planning of the renovations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She said: \u201cDespite efforts to engage with Cardiff Council representatives we feel very much ignored as a community.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In response to this comment a council spokesperson said: \u201cThe feedback given by local residents at community engagement events held, as well as received via email, has played an important role in the development of plans for the pool at Pentwyn Leisure Centre, the designs for which have changed significantly as a result of residents\u2019 views.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>There is also optimism that the renovated pool will prove an exciting addition to the community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Coun Carter said: \u201cThe new proposed pool does sound very exciting and should provide a space for people of all ages. I\u2019m sure there will be great demand to get back in the pool.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Emily Ray, 25, lives in Penylan and learnt to swim at Pentwyn swimming pool 20 years ago. 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