The Voice of Spalding and South Holland
South Holland’s largest leisure centre must continue to have a swimming pool, according to the findings of a questionnaire in The Voice.
All the results of a survey published last month on the future of Spalding’s Castle Sports Complex have now been gathered.
A recent district council meeting heard that the cost saving of not having a swimming pool in Spalding would be considered.
Our survey gauged the level of feeling on this issue. It was comfortably the most decisive answer, with 93 per cent saying it was “very important”. Not one respondent rated it “unimportant”.
The council’s corporate management team and a leisure task group, chaired by Coun George Aley, is considering the pros and cons of a rebuild (estimated cost more than £20million) and refurbishment.
How often do you use Castle Sports Complex?
Frequently 62%
Now and again 31%; Never 5%; Did not answer 2%
What would you like to see happen with Castle Sports Complex?
Rebuild 55%; refurbishment 38%; did not answer 7%
Would you be willing to pay more Council Tax for a better Castle Sports Complex?
Yes 33%; No 17%; Possibly, depending on how much 50%
Are you satisfied with the central location of Castle Sports Complex or would you prefer it out of town?
Satifisfied where it is 88%; Out of town 10%; Did not answer 2%
How important is a swimming pool in Spalding?
Very 93%; Not very 7%; Unimportant 0%
Which facilities/sports currently not catered for would you like to see included?
All answers (in no particular order): dedicated spin studio; more parking; more up to date classes; facilities for childcare in evening for classes; a Saturday class; wider age range of children’s play equipment; more public seats; warm water pool to exercise in; eating healthily with exercise class; improved housekeeping regime at pool; steam room/jacuzzi; open areas must be kept accessible; steam room; running track/dual purpose track; get rid of the running track, rebuild the BMX track, add an off-road/MTB circuit; dance studio/space; track events; tennis; indoor tennis court; cycle track along Coronation Channel to encourage family cycling.
