Initial preparations are now under way to bring Auchenharvie Leisure Centre swimming pool back into use.
Specialist contractors Walker Cladding arrived on site today (Monday 4 August) to begin the process of repairing the roof of the facility.
The roof suffered extensive damage earlier this year when Storm Éowyn brought record-breaking winds and significant disruption across the UK.
Since then, Council officers, along with colleagues at KA Leisure, have worked behind the scenes to draw up a plan of action to allow the repairs to take place.
Councillor Tony Gurney, Cabinet Member for Green Environment and Economy, said: “We’re delighted to confirm that the contractors have arrived on site today to begin setting up for what will be an extensive programme of works.
“Initially, passers-by will not see any work being carried out as the programme will see a massive scaffolding structure erected inside the pool’s hall, to allow the contractors access to safely work on the roof.
“This is expected to take a number of weeks and, once complete, work will be able to start in earnest on the removal and replacement of the damaged roof.
“While this work is carried out, I would like to thank the local community for their patience and understanding.”
This programme of repair works, including the subsequent internal reinstatement of the pool area, is expected to take a number of months and it is hoped that it will be completed towards the end of the year.
