Safety fears close Lerwick pool

THE SWIMMING pool section of Lerwick’s Clickimin Leisure Complex is closing from Thursday night until further notice as a safety precaution.

It follows the discovery of a fault in the glazed roofing area above the pool, which needs to be investigated and rectified.

The main pool, toddler’s pool, flumes, river, health suite, soft play area and café will be closed.

Shetland Recreational Trust general manager James Johnston said: “We apologise for the obvious inconvenience this causes to our customers, but their safety is always our first priority.

“We have been in discussions with structural engineers and SIC building control officers today and have chosen to close the swimming pool section of the complex both to the public and staff until we can resolve this problem.

“This is being done entirely as a precaution and I can assure customers that we will work as quickly as we can to get a structural survey done, identify what work needs to be carried out and proceed with that work. No other part of the building is affected.”

The planned four-week closure of the main hall of the complex, which had been due to begin on Monday 20 July, has now been postponed.

“We have decided to keep the main sports hall open for customers,” added Johnston.

“We are also exploring alternative arrangements for the different clubs which use the swimming pool on a regular basis.”