Olympia Leisure Centre
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56°27′50.21″N 2°57′47.65″W / 56.4639472°N 2.9632361°W / 56.4639472; -2.9632361
OpenedJune 2013
ClosedOctober 2021
Reopened
18 December 2023 (2023-12-18)
Operated byLeisure and Culture Dundee

The Olympia Leisure Centre is a swimming pool in Dundee, Scotland. It was closed for two years until it reopened on 18 December 2023.

History

The building was constructed to replace the original Olympia Leisure Centre and is situated on a former car park. Construction began in January 2011 and was due to be completed in September 2012 with a budget of £31.5 million.[1] The main contractor was Balfour Beatty.[2]

The pool opened in June 2013. An official opening by Shona Robison was held in September 2013.[3]

In September 2021, problems were identified with light fixings, resulting in the closure of the pool in October. Initially the operators stated it would remain closed at least until December 18, 2023.[4] On 10 November the operators stated it would be closed until further notice.[5] Further investigations following the closure found more structural issues. A £4.5 million repair program was launched which is expected to be completed by late 2022.[6][7] Olympia was reopened on 18 December 2023 after a two year closure.

Facilities

The Centre includes a 50 metre variable-depth pool, wave pool, rapids, and a fitness suite.[3][8] There is also a cafe,[9] and a multi-storey car park.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b "Work starts on £31.5m swimming pool complex in Dundee". BBC News. 31 January 2011. Retrieved 10 May 2022.
  2. ^ Brady, Jon (22 March 2022). "Dundee Olympia pool repairs cancel out council's £4.6m cheapest bid saving". Daily Record. Retrieved 5 May 2022.
  3. ^ a b "Dundee's Olympia pool officially opened". BBC News. 20 September 2013. Retrieved 5 May 2022.
  4. ^ Scott, Katy (14 October 2021). "Olympia swimming pools to stay closed until December 18, 2023". The Courier. Retrieved 6 May 2022.
  5. ^ Flett, Amie; Bell, Matteo. "Dundee Olympia swimming pools could stay shut until at least December". The Courier. Retrieved 6 May 2022.
  6. ^ "45-week maintenance programme outlined for Dundee leisure centre". Scottish Construction Now. Retrieved 5 May 2022.
  7. ^ However, newspaper reports suggest that it could be closed until October 2023."Dundee Olympia swimming pool stays shut until October 2023 amid £6.1m revamp". Daily Record. Retrieved 28 January 2023.
  8. ^ Anstey, Tom. "£31m pool in Dundee set to open next week". Leisure Opportunities. Retrieved 8 May 2022.
  9. ^ "Cafe Olympia". Willow Catering. Retrieved 6 May 2022.
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