Tipton Swimming Centre
The council is to build a new 25-metre, six-lane swimming pool at the corner of Alexandra Road and Thursfield Road.
Alongside main and learner pools, there will be a changing village, dance studio and gym. Building of the new centre is due to start in January 2012 and it is hoped it will open in spring 2013.
Key dates:
- May 2011 - full planning permission granted
- October 2011 - tenders received
- November 2011 - appoint contractor
- January 2012 - start building work
- Spring 2013 - new pool open
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