After much consultation, discussion and planning the development committee is delighted to share that over the course of the summer the next phase of the pool area maintenance and refurbishment project, the renovation of the swimming pool change rooms, will get underway. The refurbishment project will commence on Saturday, 1 July, and is scheduled to finish by end- September.

The changing rooms were last renovated in 2012 and renovation of the pool changing rooms was the second most requested item in the last member survey. Not only are they very well used, they had suffered water damage and mould due to water seepage from the Verandah Terrace and Pool Decking (a problem we fixed as part of last summer’s pool maintenance and repair works).

While we will do our best to minimise disruption the pool changing rooms will be closed during the renovation period. Members and guests are welcome to use the shower and changing room facilities in our sports centre in the interim. We ask for your understanding and forbearance during this period and apologise in advance for the inconvenience – but we hope it will be well worth the wait.

The designs for the pool changing rooms have incorporated feedback from members, sections and committees. In addition to generally upgrading and modernising the facilities to a higher standard, we have taken into account the importance of convenience for families. We are upgrading, and moving, the family changing room incorporating a nursing room. This private space will cater specifically to families, offering a convenient and comfortable environment for parents and children.

To create an inviting ambiance, we have also chosen a warm colour scheme that will complement the serene environment of the pool area, further enriching the overall atmosphere.

We look forward to unveiling the refreshed and modern look the pool changing rooms.

In the meantime, if you have any feedback or suggestions, or you would like to be involved in a committee or Club section, please contact our Member Relations team via [email protected].