Ionad Spòrs Leòdhais - Temporary Pool Closure

25 October 2022 at 13:50:14

Following the  announcement on 30 August 2022 that the pool at ISL would be closing for a period of maintenance works we can now confirm the advised dates of closure.

The pool will close at the end of the day on Saturday 29 October and it is hoped that it will reopen on Monday 21 November, upon completion of the works. These dates have been agreed on the basis that it will take 1 week to drain the pool, 1 week to complete the work on the moveable floor and a further week to refill the pool and bring it back to temperature.

While it is hoped that this will all be completed within the suggested time frame, the works may be completed earlier or later than expected and the Comhairle will provide updates on progress as required.

The Comhairle apologises for this period of disruption and appreciates the public's patience as this essential work is carried out.

While the pool and health suite (Spa, Sauna & Steam Room) will be closed during this time, all other facilities at ISL remain open and are available at no extra cost to Slàinte Mhath members. Slàinte Mhath members will continue to be able make use of the pools at Lionel, Shawbost and Tarbert at no extra cost.

Sports Facilities Services Manager Tony Wade said, "The pool at the Sports Centre was constructed in 2004 and we have benefitted hugely from having the moveable pool floor which allows us to have a wide range of activities delivered at an appropriate water depth - everything from swimming lessons to Aquafit classes to parent and toddler sessions. After 18 years the hydraulic rams which operate the floor are at the end of their serviceable life and to replace them we need to drain the pool. We anticipate the project will take around three weeks to complete including draining and refilling the pool and getting it back up to temperature. We will do our best to keep disruption to a minimum."