We are sorry to inform you that the work to the Queens Rd Student Union Building has uncovered many unforeseen difficulties with the service connections between the main building and the swimming pool. These links have an impact on water, heating, lighting, and ventilation to the pool changing rooms.
After extensive discussions and investigation into workable alternatives, it has been decided that we have little option other than to close the pool earlier than anticipated.This will allow additional overhead work to be carried out in the ceiling directly above the pool and throughout the pool area.
Work will now begin on April 6th 2012 and will be completed in September 2012.
We are now in the process of contacting all users (members, non-members, clubs and schools) to inform them about the changes and to explain what alternatives we have been able to put in place. As can be appreciated, we are reliant on the goodwill of other providers in this process and cannot guarantee planned access to other swimming pools during the period of closure.
It is very important to us to be able to keep you informed of progress made throughout the period of closure and as such we would very much like you to identify how best we can communicate with you during this period.
We have collected many pool user email addresses (we have all UoB student and staff emails as well as emails provided at the point of taking out membership) as this is our preferred method of mass communication but we are aware that not all of our users have internet access at home. We need to ensure that you have provided us with your most up to date contact details - this can be done at reception on your next visit or by emailing pool.members@bristol.ac.uk
We will also continually update the website (www.bristol.ac.uk/sport) to reflect overall progress on the project.
We apologise for this inconvenience but are sure that you will see and feel significant improvements when we reopen in September.
For the period of April - September 2012, Clifton High School has kindly offered use of its swimming pool in Clifton to University of Bristol Student Sport & Activity pass holders. We are currently trying to confirm what water time is available. Students will need to present their card on entry and sign in. Clifton High School is a 5 lane, 25 metre pool.
Please note: check online timetable for any special programmes, closures/restrictions and opening times. Clifton High reserves the right to limit the number of people in the pool at any given time. This may lead to a wait in reception or a missed session. Towel are not provided.