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Alliance Leisure Completes £15m Transformation At Doncaster Domes’ Lagoons Operator Alliance Leisure are excited to announce the completion of works to the Lagoons at Doncaster Dome, on behalf of Doncaster Culture and Leisure Trust, funded by City of Doncaster Council. The newly redeveloped Lagoons represent a significant milestone in the regeneration vision for the iconic leisure destination. The project was procured via the UK Leisure Framework, owned and managed by Denbighshire Leisure Ltd (DLL) and was delivered in partnership with project managers Abacus, principal contractor Universal, architects Saunders Boston, pool specialists Myrtha Pools and FT Leisure, plus CGP and Hensall delivering M&E services. The redevelopment modernises one of the Dome’s most popular attractions, enhancing the visitor experience while securing the longterm future of the facility for the local community. Two new racer slides and a new indoor splash play area with a variety of interactive water features form part of the extensive programme of upgrades which have taken place over the past 18 months. Major works have also been undertaken to replace the glazing, redesign the main entrance area and install new heating and ventilation systems responsible for heating and maintaining water and air quality within the swimming pool environment. The project has aimed to modernise the pool complex, while preserving the character of the Grade II listed building, which opened in 1989 and was listed in 2023 becoming one of the youngest listed buildings in the country. Sean Nolan, Regional Director at Alliance Leisure, said: “This has
been an ambitious and technically complex project delivered in a live operational environment, and we are incredibly proud to have reached completion alongside our delivery partners. The revitalised Lagoons are a fantastic example of how investment in community leisure infrastructure can revitalise and protect key local assets and create experiences that will benefit generations to come.”
Pool Pods Proving A Success At Active Mid Devon Pools New Pool Pods at Active Mid Devon’s swimming pools are helping more people enjoy swimming safely and independently. Since being installed in February the Pool Pods at both Active Tiverton and Active Crediton are being used on average four to five times a week. The Pool Pod 3.0 is a discreet, fully automated pool lift designed to help people with reduced mobility, disabilities, or additional support needs get safely into and out of the water. Operated at the touch of a button, it gently lowers swimmers into the pool and allows them to enjoy swimming with greater independence, comfort and dignity. The feedback from the community
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has been overwhelmingly positive. One social media user commented “This is amazing my mum loves swimming but hasn’t been able to do the steps for years, so this will be great for her” and another added “That’s such good news as I love swimming but
getting in and out of the pool since my nerve damage has been hard. I get nervous that I might slip and fall. Excellent new facility!” Andy Mackie, Operations Manager for Leisure, said: “We’re really pleased to see the Pool Pods already being used regularly and, most importantly, being received so positively by swimmers. We hoped they would make our pools more accessible and help people feel confident getting back into the water, and it’s fantastic to see that happening.” The pods have been funded in part from Sport England and the National Lottery which provided £15,000 towards the purchase and installation of the pods.
www.swimmingpoolnews.co.uk 09/06/2026 20:07