Brean Splash Waterpark is a family-owned facility located in Somerset. Comprising an indoor complex that opened in 2011 and an outdoor splash pool that opened in 2014, the site has built an excellent reputation as the place to go for some serious water fun. Inside the centre, you will find a 25m, six-lane indoor swimming […]
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Buckingham Pools embarked on the multi-million-pound development with Bouygues UK, the main contractor behind Pentre Awel, which will co-locate leisure, health, research, businesses and education in Llanelli, Wales. As part of the local council’s ambition to bring together life science and community healthcare, Buckingham Pools was delighted to be awarded a comprehensive Design and Build […]
Therme Manchester is simply the most ambitious wellbeing destination projects currently under development in the UK; the projected build cost is set between ÂŁ250 million and ÂŁ400 million. Located at Trafford City, near the Trafford Centre in Greater Manchester, the project represents a major milestone in urban regeneration, sustainability, and leisure innovation bringing a […]
Wellness investment for popular Norfolk holiday destination… Norwich-based Newson Swimming Pools has added the refurbishment of Norfolk’s popular Kelling Heath Holiday Park to a growing list of successful commercial wet leisure projects. The Newson team took on the comprehensive refurbishment of the existing luxury pool and steam room including full tanking and retiling. The project […]
ISPE’s 135th One-Day Seminar, held at the Black Country & Marches Institute of Technology in Dudley, in the West Midlands, in November, brought together 50 delegates for a focused day of technical insight, discussion, and professional networking. With an overriding commercial pool theme, the seminar addressed some of the most pressing design, operational, and compliance […]
Biofilms are first believed to be in existence over 3.6 billion years ago but our understanding of the full impact these biofilms have on the water leisure industry is comparatively recent. Biofilms are found in filter media, cartridge filters, internal pipework, grouting, balance tanks, gulley’s, cover pits, pool cover, changing rooms – to name just […]
In any pool or spa environment, operational and safety-critical systems rely on robust electrical infrastructure. From water treatment and circulation ystems to emergency and mood lighting, HVAC panels, and surveillance and access controls, even a brief disruption can compromise safety, damage reputation, and lead to financial loss. Yet, venue operators often take a product-first approach […]
VIP access to the annual State of the UK Swimming Pool Industry report… “Swimming pools aren’t a luxury – they’re vital community infrastructure,” declares Paul Woodford, Strategic Engagement Director at Alliance Leisure in the recently published State Of The Industry Report. “They offer far more than a place to swim,” says Paul. “Pools are safe, […]
When Monmouthshire Council Council wanted to modernise its leisure facilities, their focus was on sustainability, cost-saving and operational efficiency. The previous system relied on granular calcium hypochlorite, which posed several challenges including hazardous handling and storage, chemical transportation costs and unreliable dosing. Sterling Hydrotech installed Gaffey’s Hyprolyser® iSEC®-3, a British-made, low-carbon water treatment system. Its […]
Winner of the Commercial Pool Refurbishment Project category in the UK Pool & Spa Awards, The City Baths in Newcastle is a testament to community action. The City Baths are managed by Fusion Lifestyle in partnership with Newcastle City Council and re-opened in 2020 thanks to a 12-year community campaign to save the baths, run […]
