UK's Oldest Lido Remains Closed Due to Flood Damage
The UK's oldest lido, Cleveland Pools in Bath, remains closed after flooding caused significant damage. Investigations to determine responsibility and liability are delaying repairs to the vital equipment. Originally opened in 1815, the lido was saved by a 20-year campaign and reopened in September after extensive fundraising.
The UK's oldest lido, Cleveland Pools in Bath, remains closed after flooding caused significant damage.
Despite plans to reopen this summer after decades, heavy rain damaged vital equipment in the plant room, preventing the spring season opening.
Cleveland Pools Trust chairman Paul Simons mentioned that investigations are ongoing to determine responsibility and liability for the damage, delaying repairs.
The lido, first opened in 1815, was saved by a 20-year volunteer-led campaign and reopened in September following extensive fundraising.
The project cost nine million three hundred thousand pounds, with six million four hundred seventy thousand pounds from The National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Despite plans to reopen this summer after decades, heavy rain damaged vital equipment in the plant room, preventing the spring season opening.
Cleveland Pools Trust chairman Paul Simons mentioned that investigations are ongoing to determine responsibility and liability for the damage, delaying repairs.
The lido, first opened in 1815, was saved by a 20-year volunteer-led campaign and reopened in September following extensive fundraising.
The project cost nine million three hundred thousand pounds, with six million four hundred seventy thousand pounds from The National Lottery Heritage Fund.
