Outdoor pool reopens after £135,000 refurbishment

Cameron WeldonDevon
News imageBBC A lifeguard has her back to the camera as she watched over the pool. The water is clear and the sky is blue. There are about 20 swimmers in the water.BBC
The refurbished pool has been made more accessible

A heated outdoor swimming pool has reopened after a £135,000 refurbishment project to improve its accessibility.

On Saturday swimmers returned to the charity-run Bovey Tracey Swimming Pool, which operates annually from April to September.

The improvements include a new pool liner and walk-in steps to the pool to allow easier access.

The charity's chairman Martin Brealey said at the first session they had a swimmer say "I probably didn't come before because I wasn't happy getting in and out of the pool, but now I can use the walk-in steps".

News imageThe empty pool before it was refurbished. It is grey and looks tired. There is a set of tools on the side of the pool and a workbench in it.
The refurbishment cost about £135,000 the charity said

The refurbishment also involved updating the toddler pool - including adding a fountain - and underwater lighting in the main pool.

The project was funded by Teignbridge Council, Bovey Tracey Town Council, the Tracey Almshouse Trust and the pool's charity.

News imageThe refurbished pool under a blue sky. There is a set of metal steps in the foreground the about 15 swimmers in the water.
The pool reopened on Saturday

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