Corby swimming pool shut to public after skylight shatters

Corby swimming pool will not fully open to the public after all following the shattering of a skylight in the swimming pool hall.

The whole complex had been shut to the public during the Covid-19 pandemic.

The popular 50m pool had finally been due to reopen for lane swimming tomorrow (Saturday, July 25) and for families on Monday. A pre-booked family ‘pod’ system was planned for Monday.

But although the pool will still be open for some pre-booked limited lane swimming tomorrow, it will now not open for families on Monday.

The gym will be available tomorrow and studio classes will begin as planned on Monday, August 3.

A statement from the council tonight (Friday, July 24) said: “We have been working tirelessly to make this as smooth and as safe as possible for both customers and staff.

“The safety of customers and staff is paramount to Corby Borough Council and until we have the window fully checked and made safe we are unable at this time to confirm when during August we can resume public swimming sessions.

“We look forward to welcoming you back to public swimming as soon as we can.“

Lame swimming can be pre-booked here.

Opening hours across both of the council’s leisure centres are as follows:

Lodge Park Sports Centre: Monday – Friday: 6.20 am - 9.00 pm, Saturday; 8.20 am - 9.00 pm Sunday; 8.20 am -10.00 pm

Corby East Midlands International Pool: Monday - Friday: 6.30 am - 10.00 pm, Saturday & Sunday- 8.00 am - 8.00 pm

Both gyms will be open throughout these times with strict social distancing measures in place which customers are expected to follow.

Users are being encouraged to arrive gym-ready and to avoid using the changing rooms and showers where possible, although these will be open for use and regularly cleaned.

All sessions must be pre booked and paid for online or over the phone. Cash payments are not being encouraged.

For Lodge Park Sports Centre call 01536 400033 and Corby East Midlands International Pool call 01536 464643.

Corby Borough Council’s Lead Member for Community, Cllr John McGhee, said:

“We know how much our leisure customers have missed our facilities throughout these difficult times so we are pleased that we can finally reopen our doors. Although the new measures will make it a different experience, we can assure users that these are in place to keep both customers and staff safe.

“I’d like to thank everyone for their support and patience throughout this time. We have had an incredible response to our virtual classes and we are so excited to welcome you all back”.