Call for debate on Shrewsbury swimming pool future

Shrewsbury's Quarry leisure centre and swimming pool is not fit for purpose and needs updating, the towns MP has said.

Daniel Kawczynski said recent conversations with local swimmers have highlighted the need for the towns current facilities to be improved.

It comes as he asks county swimmers to contribute to a new report about the centre.

Mr Kawczynski has asked representatives of various county swimming clubs to provide him with statistics about how many people currently use the pool and what replacement facilities would be required.

Shropshire Council has earmarked the site as a potential location for a new 40 million five-star hotel.

Private investors are being sought to fund the building of a new 200-bedroom hotel, with the Quarry Swimming and Fitness Centre named as one location under consideration.

But the local authority revealed last week it has no money available to build a replacement swimming pool.

The report being drawn up by Mr Kawczynski will include details on how many clubs make use of the pool from across Shropshire, what the effect of the potential pool closure would be if there was no replacement and how facilities could be improved.

It will be sent to Shropshire Council bosses for them to take into consideration.

Mr Kawczynski said whether the hotel plans come to fruition or not, it is clear from his conversations with swimmers that the facilities are in need of updating.

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Call for debate on Shrewsbury swimming pool future