THORNBURY Leisure Centre’s swimming pool will shut for two months as its operator carries out “essential maintenance works” as part of a £600,000 refurbishment programme.
Circadian Trust, which operates the pool under its Active Lifestyle Centres banner, announced the closure on its website.
The trust said: “We are working with South Gloucestershire Council to deliver a £600,000 refurbishment which will not only extend the lifespan of our swimming pools, but will also bring environmental improvements in energy efficiency, and a fresh new look to the pool area.”
People who have swimming lessons at the pool have been told that the last day it will be open is Sunday November 3.
It is due to reopen on January 2, after the New Year bank holiday.
The trust said: “We understand that the temporary closure of our pools is inconvenient to our swimming lesson customers, as we are unable to deliver lessons during this period, but hope you will like the end result when your lessons restart in January.
“We have planned the works to coincide with our standard two-week lesson break over Christmas, to try and minimise the number of weeks your child will miss.
“We have already arranged for your direct debit to be frozen throughout the closure period.
“During this time, your child will still be able to swim for free at any one of our Active Lifestyle Centres; Bradley Stoke and Yate being the nearest.”
Swimming clubs have been told of the plans and temporarily relocated to Bradley Stoke leisure centre.
The trust said: “This project is unavoidable and has been a big decision.
“We’re acting now for the immediate future and long-term provision of swimming in Thornbury, so we very much appreciate your support.”