WV Active Bilston - Bert Williams has put in place a revised studio pool timetable for public swimming while work is being done to repair the damaged ceiling in its main pool.

Customers are also being urged to use the main pool at WV Active Central as an alternative.

Specialist contractors are being brought in to repair damage to the ceiling of the main pool at WV Active Bilston - Bert Williams caused by a leak from the showers on the floor above.

In the interests of public safety the main pool will remain closed until further notice.

Councillor Steve Evans, Cabinet Member for City Environment, said: "While the closure is regrettable, the safety and wellbeing of our customers is paramount.

"We would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank customers for their patience while the works are carried out.

"In the meantime the staff have worked hard to put in place alternatives for public swimmers and regular groups that use the main pool."

For the revised studio pool timetable visit Type=links;Linkid=7504;Title=Bilston-Bert Williams studio pool timetable;Target=_blank;.

For the WV Active Central main pool swimming timetable visit Type=links;Linkid=7505;Title=Central Swim Times;Target=_blank;.

Further updates on the repair work to the WV Active Bilston - Bert Williams main pool will be announced in due course at Type=links;Linkid=7506;Title=Facebook;Target=_blank;.

  • released: Tuesday 6 September, 2016