Hartlepool's Mill House Leisure Centre set to reopen following lockdown closure

The council-run leisure centre on Raby Road will initially be available for public lane swimming sessions and for club training when it reopens this week.

The facility had planned to reopen last month following the easing of lockdown restrictions, but had to be postponed following the discovery of collapsed drainage pipes beneath the swimming pool.

The pipes have now been repaired, meaning the centre is set to go ahead with reopening on September 11.

Ian Gardiner, the Council’s Head of Leisure, Recreation and Participation, said: “We are delighted that we are now able to re-open Mill House Leisure Centre and we are looking forward to welcoming back our many loyal customers and hopefully some new ones too.

“The wellbeing of our customers and staff is our top priority and a lot of work has gone into preparing all our leisure facilities for re-opening so that people can feel confident and safe when they come through our doors.”

Here is everything you need to know as Mill House Leisure Centre reopens:

When will the centre be open?

The centre will be open Monday to Friday from 6.30am to 8.30pm and on Saturdays and Sundays 8am to 3.30pm.

What is available and do I have to book?

The facility will only be available for public lane swimming sessions and for club training when it first opens.

Both activities will take place at separate times and places must be booked in advance by contacting the centre.

What safety measures are in place?

Members of staff will be at the entrance of the facility to guide customers.

Signage has been placed throughout the building offering clear guidance to customers on where to go and what to do.

New cleaning procedures are in place with specialist decontamination equipment in use.

The numbers of people taking part in activities have been restricted.

What other leisure centres have reopened?

The Headland and Brierton sports centres have already re-opened.

Starting from Monday, September 14, the Headland Sports Centre will be extending its opening hours – it will be open Monday to Friday from 7am to 12 noon and from 4pm to 8pm.

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