Leisure centre back in the swim of things
NEW Addington's leisure centre has reopened having been closed since April for refurbishment.
The doors opened on July 16 at 6.30am, and that weekend visitors could enjoy a free swimming session.
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BACK IN BUSINESS: New Addington leisure centre's pool
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BACK IN BUSINESS: Councillor Sara Bashford, executive member for sport, centre manager Lewis Harvey and swimmer Ken Burgess
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BACKING IN BUSINESS: Councillor Sara Bashford, executive member for sport, centre manager Lewis Harvey and swimmer, Ken Burgess
It had been thought the £300,000 revamp would not be finished in time for the school holidays after youths began terrorising the building.
But the work still finished on schedule, allowing for a "very busy" first weekend back in business.
Lewis Harvey, general manager of the centre, said: "It has been really well received and the feedback we have had from the customers has been just fantastic.
"People have been saying 'it's about time this was done' and they can see drastic changes.
"It's somewhere they can be proud of. The community has been very loyal to us and in a way this is a reward for their loyalty."
Users will have noticed new floors in the activity studios, brand new changing rooms, cubicles and showers and a newly painted poolside.
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