Visitors to the Darlaston swimming pool and fitness centre can expect to see some minor disruption between October and Spring 2023 as work begins to improve energy efficiency.
As part of a £2.6m investment awarded to Walsall Council, the work includes the replacement of gas boilers with air source heat pumps, solar panel and LED lighting installation and other energy-efficient technology.
During the work, fewer car parking spaces will be available and visitors will need to use an alternative entrance.
Councillor Adrian Andrew, Deputy Leader of Walsall Council said:
“I’m really pleased that this investment in Darlaston is due to start soon. It will help the council to be able to reduce its carbon footprint by over 400 tonnes of carbon dioxide a year as well as saving in excess of £20k per year on spiralling energy costs.
“We’re committed to investing in our town and district centres. This investment in Darlaston is a great example of that.”
Councillor Garry Perry, Deputy Leader for Resilient Communities said:
“There will be some small disruption for service users but our staff and the contractor will do everything possible to minimise disruption. Around 18 car parking spaces will be unavailable and service users will have to access the main entrance from the coach-turning area rather than walking around the Victoria Road side of the building.
“There will be signage on site advising on access arrangements.”