Perth Leisure Pool

Perth Leisure Pool is the main indoor public leisure and recreation centre in the city of Perth, Scotland,[1] one of the most popular visitor attractions in Scotland[2] and a major tourist attraction,[3][4] which in 2006 was noted for receiving more than 700,000 visitors a year.[5]

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Development

It was designed in 1984 after an architectural contest run by the RIAS and Perth Council which was won by architects FaulknerBrowns.[6][7] Councillor John L. Wilson presided over the development of the Perth Leisure Pool[8] and it was opened by HRH The Princess Royal on 29 July 1988.

Facilities

The complex includes 5 swimming pools with flumes, bubble beds and other water features;[9] a gym,[10] health spa, cafe, creche and outdoor children's play area. The combination of leisure and swimming facilities has proved outstandingly successful[11] and, in twenty years, it has had over ten million visitors.[12] The separate children's lagoon varies in depth to between 1 and 2½ feet. The small slide for this pool provides suitably scaled-down thrills for children and is very popular.[11]

Maintenance

It has been well maintained since opening, with refurbishments taking place every few years. However in August 2002,[13] there was an outbreak of cryptosporidiosis which caused gastrointestinal illness for 74 people.[14] This resulted in the closure of the pool while the matter was investigated.[15] Numerous improvements to the cleaning and water treatment processes were recommended by the Outbreak Control Team and these were made prior to the reopening of the centre.[3][16]

References

  1. ^ Handbook of Sports and Recreational Building Design (2, illustrated ed.). Architectural Press. 1996. pp. page 73. ISBN 0750622563, 9780750622561. http://books.google.com/?id=38m2f6niQCUC&pg=PA73&dq=%22Perth+Leisure+Pool%22. Retrieved May 31, 2009. 
  2. ^ Sidey, Laura. "Perth Leisure Pool". visitscotland.com. Visit Scotland. http://guide.visitscotland.com/vs/guide/5,en,SCH1/objectId,SPF48918Svs,curr,GBP,season,at1,selectedEntry,home/home.html. Retrieved 2009-05-31. 
  3. ^ a b Dr Julie Cavanagh, Professor Tony Wells (13 March 2003). Outbreak of Cryptosporiosis associated with Perth Leisure Pool. Tayside NHS Board. http://www.nhstayside.scot.nhs.uk/about_nhstay/commitees/01_nhs_tayside_board/board_meet/20030313/outbreak%20of%20cryptosporidiosis.pdf. 
  4. ^ Let's go (2002 ed.). St. Martin's Press. 1993. ISBN 0312082339, 9780312082338. http://books.google.com/?id=tFs7AAAAMAAJ&q=%22Perth+Leisure+Pool%22&dq=%22Perth+Leisure+Pool%22. Retrieved May 31, 2009. 
  5. ^ Miers, Richenda (2006). Scotland (7, illustrated ed.). New Holland Publishers. pp. page 326. ISBN 1860113397, 9781860113390. http://books.google.com/?id=crxqdevlel8C&pg=RA1-PA326&dq=%22Perth+Leisure+Pool%22. Retrieved May 31, 2009. 
  6. ^ The Architects' journal. 1985. p. 60. http://books.google.com/books?id=ua1UAAAAMAAJ. 
  7. ^ "Journal". Journal (RIBA Magazines) 97. 1990. http://books.google.com/?id=mcBUAAAAMAAJ&q=%22Perth+Leisure+Pool%22&dq=%22Perth+Leisure+Pool%22. Retrieved May 31, 2009. 
  8. ^ John Swinney MP (19 September 1998). Councillor John L. Wilson. The Scotsman. http://www.alba.org.uk/localby/ericht.html. 
  9. ^ Pickard, Quentin (2005). The architects' handbook (illustrated ed.). Wiley-Blackwell. ISBN 1405135050, 9781405135054. http://books.google.com/?id=6QAKfIFPhLYC&pg=RA5-PT213&dq=%22Perth+Leisure+Pool%22. 
  10. ^ Gordon, Katy (January 20, 2009). "More power to you!". Perthshire Advertiser. http://www.perthshireadvertiser.co.uk/lifestyle/lifestyle-news/2009/01/20/more-power-to-you-73103-22727083/. Retrieved May 31, 2009. 
  11. ^ a b Geraint John, Kit Campbell (1996). Handbook of Sports and Recreational Building Design: Swimming pools and ice rinks. Architectural Press. ISBN 9780750622561. http://books.google.com/?id=38m2f6niQCUC. 
  12. ^ 20 years go swimmingly. Perthshire Advertiser. Jul 25 2008. http://www.perthshireadvertiser.co.uk/perthshire-news/2008/07/25/20-years-go-swimmingly-88886-21398121/. 
  13. ^ Water bug outbreak linked to pool. BBC News. August 8, 2002. 
  14. ^ "PARASITE POOL CLOSED". Daily Mirror. August 10, 2002. http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-90276843.html. Retrieved 2009-05-31. 
  15. ^ "Fresh outbreak of water bug". The Daily Telegraph. August 8, 2002. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/1403891/Fresh-outbreak-of-water-bug.html. Retrieved 2009-05-31. 
  16. ^ "Forty Changes Made After Perth Swim Pool Illness Alert". accessmylibrary.com (Aberdeen Press & Journal). March 14, 2003. http://www.accessmylibrary.com/coms2/summary_0286-22705471_ITM. Retrieved May 31, 2009. 

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