Outdoor waterpark forced to close lido at short notice after temperatures hit 33C
A UK waterpark has closed suddenly as the country experiences 33C heat.
Blackpill Lido in Swansea, Wales, is a popular spot that is free for visitors – and is even more popular with the current heat the UK is experiencing and the half-term holidays.
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However, Swansea Council was forced to drain the lido yesterday after the pool floor became damaged.
It is the pool’s second closure in the past month, following sprinklers being stolen from the lido earlier this month.
According to Swansea Bay News, the council revealed that they had been forced to drain the pool on Tuesday after parts of the pool flooring came away.
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A spokesperson for the council said: “Sadly the Lido at Blackpill will be closed for a number of days due to a technical issue.
“Sincere apologies for any inconvenience this has caused and thank you for your understanding.”
In a later update, a council spokesperson added: “Unfortunately, the lido’s flooring has come away in some areas and we’re looking into how it happened.
“We’re aiming to get it fixed as quickly as possible over the coming days and then we’ll refill the lido.”
The council also revealed that even once repair works are complete, it could take a number of days to refill the lido, which will prolong the closure.
Currently, no expected reopening date has been announced.
Blackpill Lido underwent refurbishment in recent years, including launching new water features.