A popular Glasgow swimming pool is set to be closed for almost one year.

Glasgow Life has announced that the pool at Glasgow Club Bellahouston is due to shut on September 2, 2024, until August 2025.

The facility - which originally opened in 2001 - will be closed to allow refurbishment works to take place.

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The 'essential maintenance work' will include the refurbishment of the poolside plant and pool filtration system, the decommissioning of the external pool, the introduction of entrance gates, and a refresh of the changing village and toilets.

The 'sizeable programme' of renovations is estimated to take one year to complete, Glasgow Life has revealed.

Work is due to start on the site on Monday, August 19, before the closure.

A statement on Glasgow Life's website reads: "The swimming pool at Glasgow Club Bellahouston opened in 2001.

"Since then, it has become a popular pool for public and club swimming, and for delivering our Learn to Swim programme.

"As with any pool, scheduled investment is required to deliver a more comfortable environment for swimmers and support the long-term provision of well-maintained leisure centres across the city."

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The statement continued to read: "Essential maintenance work is planned for Glasgow Club Bellahouston, which will include the refurbishment of the poolside plant and pool filtration system, decommissioning of the external pool, the introduction of entrance gates, and a refresh of the changing village and toilets.

"This sizeable programme of renovations is estimated to take one year to complete. Work is due to start on site Monday, August 19 with the pool due to close from September, 2, 2024.

"It is expected to reopen in August 2025.

"No other facilities offered at Glasgow Club Bellahouston will be affected.

"By carrying out this maintenance, we will upgrade equipment and ensure Bellahouston Swimming Pool continues to serve the local community for years to come.

"We understand the importance of accessing your local Glasgow Club, and that this closure may cause some inconvenience.

"Please remember, your Glasgow Club membership allows you to use any other Glasgow Club pool in the city.

"All swim lesson customers will be contacted shortly by the programme coordinator.

"Thank you for your understanding while we undertake this essential work to ensure we continue to provide a high-quality swim experience at Glasgow Club Bellahouston in the future."