Minister pleased at NSC pool re-opening

The Island's Education, Sport & Culture Minister says he's pleased to see the main pool at the NSC re-opening this weekend.

Subject to tests today and tomorrow, the facility will open its doors at 9am on Saturday, however the leisure pool and flumes will remain closed.

Graham Cregeen also commented he's disappointed in the delays to the project, but hopes the new facilities will encourage more footfall.

The pool will be at a reduced capacity this weekend with measures to manage numbers in place, details of swim sessions are available below.

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Public swim sessions will take place at the following times on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 August:

Quiet sessions (no toys or floats):

09.00-10.15am

16.30-19.00pm

Fun sessions (with toys and floats):

10.30am-12.00 noon

12.30- 14.00pm

14.30-16.00pm

Lane swimming will be available throughout the day.