Inside popular 90s Waterworld as it finally opens after £1.6million upgrade with wave machine and slide
THE popular 1990s Waterworld with a wave machine and water slide is finally open after a £1.6million upgrade.
With another bank holiday weekend, many of us are well and truly getting into the summer spirit.
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The changing area at Prudhoe Waterworld has been revamped
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The locker area at Prudhoe Waterworld, which has undergone a £1.6million refurbishment by Northumberland County Council
And what better way to plan for long summer days than by taking a family trip to the swimming pool.
Prudhoe Waterworld, was originally opened in 1990 by Northumberland County Council but following its major refurbishment - it's looking better than ever.
And best of all, it's open just in time for the half term school holidays.
The new wet changing area has updated showers, toilets, changing cubicles and lockers.
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And for after your swim, there is now a vanity area with new lighting.
The exit from the water flume has also been improved and the main footpath into the centre has been widened to allow more access.
A new external ramp has also been added to also improve accessibility to the building so as to ensure inclusion.
The work which started last October saw the pool drained so that minor repair work could be carried out.
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But now that a deep-clean is complete, the pool has been refilled ahead of the reopening.
Managed by Places Leisure on behalf of the council, the centre
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the refurbished main pool, a wave pool, gym, fitness studio, soft play, and a café.
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The rest of the facility has remained open while the work was taking place and Centre Manager Richard Anderson is looking forward to welcoming customers back into the water reports
He said: "Following the completion of the extensive refurbishment.
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"Final checks have now been made to ensure the swimming pool is in perfect condition to welcome back swimmers.
"The centre has had a great refresh and upgrade and is looking absolutely fantastic and I am sure it will be enjoyed by our customers old and new."
In a statement on its website, Places Leisure shared the following important information: "We are very happy to announce that we will be reopening the pool from Monday May 19.
"We thank you for your continued patience during the ongoing refurbishment work, we look forward to sharing the improvements with you."
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