Tettenhall Pool will stay open as residents reject outdoor gym
Tettenhall Pool will remain open for future generations after people in Wolverhampton demanded repair works be carried out.
There was an outpouring of support to keep the pool open after it emerged its future was under threat.
A huge 95.7 per cent of the 3,796 responses to a public consultation said they wanted it to be repaired rather than money being spent on an outdoor gym.
And today Wolverhampton Council pledged to get on with the work and secure the future of the beloved pool – used by hundreds of people in the warmer months.
Councillor Steve Evans, cabinet member for city environment at Wolverhampton Council, said: “As a council, we have a duty to ensure our open space facilities are safe to use and meet the needs of residents and visitors.
"Through our consultation we asked our residents to have their say and I am delighted we can now deliver what they want for their communities.”
Developers' contributions
The council has approximately £180,000 in developers’ contributions designated to improving public open spaces at Tettenhall Upper Green and Penk Rise.
The money will now go on repairing the water treatment and pumping systems.
A new path will be installed to link the pool and car park to the existing path, which runs across the green.
There will also be a revamp of Penk Rise children’s play area.
Project plans for both schemes are now being developed although a timeframe has not yet been revealed.
Councillor Jonathan Yardley, who represents the Tettenhall Regis ward, said: “The support from the public to keep Tettenhall Pool open has been overwhelming.”
Councillor Udey Singh added: “The fact this consultation attracted such huge numbers of responses, shows how important Tettenhall Pool is to the community.”
As part of the consultation, the council put forward two options for Tettenhall Upper Green.
A total of 97.4 per cent of respondents liked the suggestion for a major overhaul of the plant and pumping system for the paddling pool - allowing it to be used for years to come.
And 22 per cent of people approved of the idea for a new path and fitness equipment, but when choosing one over the other, 95.7 per cent said they would rather the paddling pool be upgraded.
The consultation closed on January 11.
