Swimming is currently not available at Clacton Leisure Centre’s pool while works take place.

A fault has occurred affecting the pool circulation system, meaning levels cannot be maintained without risking further damage to the equipment.

Staff at the Tendring District Council-run (TDC) leisure centre have been liaising with its contractors about the issue and testing is being carried out to identify the specific problem, enabling repairs to take place.

As a result the pool will be closed until at least Monday, 27 March, to allow these works to take place. A further update will be provided early next week once the results of these tests are known.

The Wellbeing Zone facilities, including sauna and steam room, are unaffected – and members are able to use the pool facilities at TDC’s other leisure centres in Walton-on-the-Naze and Dovercourt.

Mike Carran, TDC Assistant Director for Economic Growth and Leisure, apologised for the inconvenience caused.

“We’re sorry to all those who use our pool, whether they are regular users such as swimming classes, or occasional visitors,” Mr Carran said.

“Our staff have worked tirelessly, including through the weekend and well into the evening, to try to resolve this issue and keep the pool open – but we do need to temporarily close it while further investigations take place and to prevent further damage.”

Schools and swimming lesson students have been contacted directly by the leisure centre about the temporary closure already.

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