Yarborough Leisure Centre
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About Yarborough Leisure Centre
Yarborough Leisure Centre is managed by Active Nation in partnership and on behalf of the City Council. The leisure centre offers a wide range of facilities something for every age and ability. These facilities are available to members, sports clubs and to the general public.
For more information see the Yarborough Leisure Centre website
Yarborough Leisure Centre swimming pool reopens following significant investment
The main swimming pool at Yarborough Leisure Centre has reopened following extensive works to the building’s ceiling.
Opening on 2 January, 2023, the pool, which is owned by City of Lincoln Council and managed by Active Nation, is now welcoming returning and new swimmers as New Years’ resolutions of getting active kick in.
A significant sum has been invested into the pool, which has seen a brand new ceiling, with works above the ceiling carried out, new lighting, a new air handling unit and further ventilation relocation works above the pool edge to allow for future maintenance.
To celebrate the opening, Active Nation is offering everyone a chance to get swimming for just a £1 joining fee throughout January.
Cllr Bob Bushell, Portfolio Holder for Remarkable Place at City of Lincoln Council said: “I’d like to thank our specialist contractors for their hard work to ensure the main pool was completed as quickly as possible for members of the public.
“As a city council, we understand the physical and mental benefits of swimming and staying active, which is why we were committed to seeing this pool reopen when we are aware many across the country are closing.
“As Lincoln’s only public pool, we are absolutely delighted to now see the pool open and in use and look forward to welcoming back members new and returning to Yarborough Leisure Centre.”
Harriet Barker, Acting Business Manager at Active Nation added: “It has been great to see the main pool back open and being able to welcome our supporters back into our venue for swimming.
“We are looking forward to more supporters returning to our pool programme activities and continuing to inspire the nation to improve their health and well-being.”
Updates on the Swimming Pool
We have now finalised the programme of works with our specialist contractors and are progressing to repairs on site.
With all projects such as this, we would usually spend months on the planning process prior to closure. This ensures that the works create as little disruption as possible. However, as we had to close the main pool suddenly following a routine inspection, this work has had to be done after closure rather than before.
The teaching pool will remain open throughout the works and we will strive to complete the repairs above the main pool by Christmas this year but, as this is an exceptionally complex and challenging project, that date can only be confirmed as we move further into the works over the coming months.
We are focused on delivering improved leisure facilities that continue to inspire and offer opportunities for all and Yarborough plays a crucial role in this. It is an incredibly important asset to the community and alongside our partners, Active Nation, we thank our members and users of the pool for their continued patience.
Project Timeline
Week commencing 2nd January 2023
Monday 2nd January sees the reopening of the pool. For further details go to the Active Nation website or Social Media pages.
20th of December 2022 - 2nd January 2023
The partition between both pools is to be removed and the pool areas to undergo a deep clean and routine maintenance.
3rd of December - 17th of December 2022
16th of December the additional ventilation installation is complete.
6th of December the additional ventilation unit is craned on to the pool roof for installation.
First week in December and the scaffolding is completely removed.
3 November - 2 December 2022
The pool scaffolding continues to be removed.
Scaffolding removed from the viewing gallery with the new ceiling clearly visible
Scaffolding still to be dismantled on the 16th of November 22
20 - 2 November 2022
Completion of the ceiling and lighting, cleaning of the area prior to working surface being removed. The picture shows two of the three layers of work surface removed, indicating the scaffolding dismantling will commence next.
24 October Active Nation video can be viewed on facebook.
Announcement on official reopening date of the 2nd of December. For re-opening offers please go to Active Nation Yarborough Face Book Page
13-19 October 2022
Ceiling and lighting installation nearly completed.
22 September - 12 October 2022
Ventilation ducts for the roof void, electrics for the new pool lighting, new ceiling grid begin to be installed.
15-21 September 2022
Clear up of the existing ceiling debris is completed and the removal of redundant equipment is underway.
8 - 14 September 2022
Cllr Bob Bushell gives update on Yarborough Leisure Centre Pool from City of Lincoln Council on Vimeo.
1-7 September 2022
Scaffolding boarding covered with a waterproof/dustproof membrane, followed by boarding for a robust, level working surface.
18 - 24 August 2022
The scaffolding continues with the boarding being put into place under the ceiling, the second photo shows the size and complexity of the build.
11 - 17 August 2022
The scaffolding continues to be built filling the lower levels of the pool hall.
10 August 2022
The scaffolders are making great progress and are now in week two of the build.
1 August 2022
The scaffolders have arrived on site to build the bespoke scaffolding cage.
28th July 2022
The work has started with the protective boarding for the poolside being laid.
