Outdoor pool works on track

+orsham $Tuatic Centre¶s outdoor pool upgrade is on track to be com pleted by 'ecember . The upgrade is a part of the project¶s second stage, which includes im provements to the wet deck guttering system, alterations to the pool¶s shell and a universal access ramp. +orsham 5ural City Council 3roject manager Madelein 9an +eerden said the Olympic Swimming 3ool 5edevelopment 3roject was progress ing well ahead of the upcoming summer. “In recent weeks contractors have filled in the deep end of the pool with a new concrete slab base ± reducing the depth from three to two metres,” Ms van +eerden said. “This week, the hob around all four sides of the pool will be removed and the concourse will be partially opened around the perimeter of the pool to reveal the underground piping, allowing cracks and breakages to be addressed. “)ollowing work on the concourse an underground ballast tank will be installed in the area between the new filters and the pool,” she said. Signs showing construction timelines are located along O¶callaghans 3arade, the south west corner of the pool complex and in the $Tuatic centre. $s work is completed, images will be added to the signs so peo ple can follow the construction and rehabilitation works. “The large sign on the fence along O¶callaghan¶s 3arade has been placed near the area that provides the best viewing option to follow works occurring on the pool,” Ms van +eerden said. “3eople are encouraged to look through the fence and watch the works as the project progresses.” Stage one of the project, which involved filter system upgrades, was completed last year.