Initial proposals, prepared in consultation with Everyone Active, to reopen both Abbey Fields pools ahead of the planned redevelopment are being reconsidered.  The indoor pool reopened on 12 April and has been popular, particularly for swimming lessons as children return to the water after lockdown. 

The Leader of Warwick District Council, Councillor Andrew Day commented:

“Ahead of the anticipated announcement about the next unlocking step on the Government’s Roadmap, scheduled for 21 June, careful consideration is being given to the preparations required to safely reopen the outdoor pool. 

Initial inspections have revealed that extensive repairs are required to return the outdoor pool to a safe operating condition, following an extended period of closure.  In addition to this expense, we will also weigh-up the additional operating costs, taking into account the daily footfall during comparable seasons in previous years, to assess the public benefit of reopening the outdoor pool.

Guided by advice from Swim England, our priority continues to be the safe operating of the indoor pool, allowing as much availability as possible for children to learn the important life skill of being able to swim.”