Dartington Swimming Pool sadly closed in 2022 due to structural failure. However, we have a wonderful network of volunteers dedicated to re-envisaging a much improved pool that better serves our community of users.
Latest update 6 Nov 2024:
The planning application received 330 letters of support. Thank you!
The plans for future pool:
Consultation in 2019, 2020 and 2021 combined with our experience running the pool has shaped the designs for the future pool. It includes:
Warm water heated by an energy system using solar PV, and specialist air source heat pumps. This should allow for a constant water temperature of 27 degrees and could also potentially extent the season from April into October (see the energy hub page for more info).
To be longer, for people who like to do lengths
To be shallower at the shallow end, making it more usable for toddlers
To have a stepped entrance and accessible access
To have improved changing facilities and pavilion
Early estimations predict the pool will cost around £1m. Thanks to Section106 (money from local housing developments) and our fundraising we have already made some good progress but there is a long way to go and we need all the help we can find!
Can you help, we welcome volunteers to support us developing our Business Plan and Fundraising Strategy and a million other things. Message us on Facebook for more info.
Below are some images from the planning application, We will keep this page up to date with the latest information, you can follow us on Facebook.
Special thanks to Gibbons trust, The Normans family charity trust, South west water and Thrive.
