BOWLING Pool will reopen next week with new upgraded facilities - including a new sauna.

The pool has been closed for essential maintenance work to upgrade the facilities, improve energy efficiency and reduce its running costs.

The pool has had a new roof, refurbishment of the pool plant, new heating and ventilation system, major electrical work and decorated throughout.

The pool will open on Wednesday.

One major upgrade to the facilities on offer at the pool is a new poolside sauna, although this facility will not open yet due to Covid-19 and safety restrictions but it will be open as soon as it is safe to do so.

The pool will initially open for length swimming, but operators Bradford Council will shortly be getting in touch with customers about restarting swimming lessons.

New gym facilities to be built at Bowling Pool

Customers must book and pay on line for their swimming sessions at all Bradford Council pools and sports centres.

Further work is still ongoing at the site to create a brand new gym and fitness area, which is expected to be ready to open later this year.

Bradford Council approved the £433,000 works to the pool earlier this year.

Councillor Sarah Ferriby, Bradford Council's Executive Member for Healthy People and Places, said: "I am so pleased that Bowling Pool is reopening and I'm sure that the residents who use the pool will see a difference and be able to use the new facilities when we are able to open the sauna safely.

"The new gym will be a great addition to the offer at Bowling Pool and I look forward to the gym opening later this year."