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May 2023
Last Updated: 05/05/2023
Starbeck Baths set to reopen in 10 days
Starbeck Baths announced today it expects to re-open on May 15.
The Victorian swimming pool closed on April 6, just before the Easter weekend, due to an “unforeseen mechanical failure”.
Its closure was keenly felt by local swimmers because of the long-term closure of The Hydro in nearby Harrogate for a delayed £11.8 million upgrade.
But the baths posted on social media today:
"We are excited to let you know that we took a big step towards reopening today. The brand new filter has been installed and switched on for the first time. Stage one done.
"The second stage, our bit is underway, known as heat and treat which will take a week to 10 days, which is about the same time it will take for our water test results to arrive.
"If everything goes to plan, fingers and toes crossed we will be able to welcome you back to the pool from Monday 15th May."
The pool is run by the North Yorkshire Council-controlled Brimhams Active, which manages leisure facilities in the Harrogate district.
The new filter system
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