Decision details

Ribblesdale Pool Feasability Study

Decision Maker: Community Services

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Decisions:

The Director of Community Services submitted a report updating Committee on the findings of a feasibility study into future options for Ribblesdale Pool, and to seek Committee approval to further develop possible design options and funding options for a new leisure facility whilst retaining the option of a refurbishment if a new facility proved unaffordable. Strategic Leisure who carried out the study were in attendance to present their findings to Committee.

 

The current pool had surpassed its expected life span therefore maintenance and running costs were high. However, a new facility would require considerable investment, and it was uncertain whether it would be affordable. Members posed questions to Strategic Leisure and supported the recommendations in the report.

 

A comprehensive report by Strategic Leisure covering all the findings of the study would be finalised and presented in full to Committee as part of a final recommendation in the new year.

 

RESOLVED THAT COMMITTEE:

 

1.    Agree to developing preferred funding options for a new facility along with clarification on the final proposed facility mix.

 

2.    Agree to initial discussions commencing with Roefield and Sport England to further develop the proposal.

 

3.    Agree to a five-year investment plan being developed for the existing pool in the event that a new facility proves unaffordable.

 

Publication date: 22/10/2024

Date of decision: 15/10/2024

Decided at meeting: 15/10/2024 - Community Services

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