Council announces park paddling pool will reopen
The popular feature at Markeaton Park began to deteriorate at the end of 2023 and has since been closed to allow for "essential" resurfacing work and repairs to take place.
Speaking in April, Councillor Ndukwe Onuoha, cabinet member for leisure, said the essential resurfacing work had been a "much more complex task than anticipated".
On Thursday, Derby City Council confirmed the pool will reopen on Saturday.
The repair work was hampered by wet weather, and the pool, which traditionally is up and running for children each May, was shut for the entire 2024 season.
Onuoha said he "shared everyone's disappointment" that the pool could not open last year.
After the council announced the pool was reopening, he said: "We know how incredibly popular the paddling pool is, and we're absolutely delighted that it will be open for its usual season this year.
"Our teams have worked diligently with the contractor to ensure the pool is safe and ready for everyone to enjoy this year."
Tree House Trek, which is based in the park, said: "We're absolutely delighted to see progress being made on the reopening of the paddling pool.
"It's a much-loved part of the park that brings families, laughter, and life to the area, and we know how much local visitors have missed it.
"We appreciate the efforts being made to get everything just right and can't wait to welcome even more families back this summer."
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