{"id":1050,"date":"2013-04-02T15:51:24","date_gmt":"2013-04-02T15:51:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.anniesguesthouse.co.uk\/blog\/?p=1050"},"modified":"2025-02-05T14:17:47","modified_gmt":"2025-02-05T14:17:47","slug":"20130402-haven-point-swimming-pool-leisure-centre","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.anniesguesthouse.co.uk\/blog\/20130402-haven-point-swimming-pool-leisure-centre\/","title":{"rendered":"Haven Point New Swimming Pool & Leisure Centre"},"content":{"rendered":"

Home<\/u><\/a> > Tyne & Wear<\/u><\/a> > South Shields<\/u><\/a> > Haven Point<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n

The opening of a new \u00a316m swimming pool<\/u><\/a> in South Tyneside<\/u><\/a> has been delayed by three months.<\/p>\n

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Haven Point<\/u><\/a> on Pier Parade<\/u><\/a>, South Shields<\/u><\/a>, NE33 2JS was set to be completed and opened to the public next month, but South Tyneside Council<\/u><\/a> chiefs have confirmed it is now set to be finished in August.<\/p>\n

Last years wet summer weather and the recent cold snap has caused problems with the construction process.<\/p>\n

A spokesman for South Tyneside Council<\/u><\/a> said \u201cThe main contractor, Graham Construction, recently rejected a small section of tiles laid in the deck area around the pool, as the workmanship by a subcontractor did not meet the high standards we have set for Haven Point<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n

This was a routine quality assurance exercise, and not something that would cause a major delay.<\/p>\n

We can confirm that the three pools at Haven Point<\/u><\/a> were all leak-tested in accordance with industry standards several months ago.<\/p>\n

There have been no problems with leaks, and in all three cases, the tanks proved their integrity.<\/p>\n

Two of the pools have since been tiled, while the third is awaiting tiling, and there have been no problems with the tiling or grouting within the pools.\u201d<\/p>\n

Haven Point<\/u><\/a>, which had its name revealed by Paralympic Gold medallist Josef Craig last month, will feature an eight-lane, 25 metre competition pool, an 18-metre learner pool with adjustable floors, and leisure areas with flumes, sprays, bubble pools and water play.<\/p>\n

Work started on the site in September 2010, when the former Majestic and Quasar Laser buildings were demolished.<\/p>\n

Originally, it was reported that the development was due to be open in 2012, but this was later put back to the spring of this year.<\/p>\n

A source said \u201cI know instructors who were keen to start classes at the new pool, but they were told that they would have to wait quite a while.<\/p>\n

There were reports that the pool was leaking.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s what quite a lot of people believe, as it seems to be taking forever for it to open.”<\/p>\n

A South Tyneside Council<\/u><\/a> spokesman added \u201cHaven Point is shaping up well and expected to open in August rather than May.<\/p>\n

Both the wet summer last year and the recent cold snap have created problems for the construction process.<\/p>\n

We would prefer not to have a delay, but the key point is that the borough will soon have a superb new \u00a316m swimming and leisure facility at a time when other authorities are closing similar services.\u201d<\/p>\n

The new state of the art facility when completed will feature… a 25 metre, eight lane competition pool and 18 metre by 8 metre teaching pool, both with adjustable floors for added flexibility; leisure waters with flumes, sprays, bubble pools and water play; a sauna and steam room; an 80 station gym; two dance studios; fitness testing and consultation rooms.<\/p>\n

A range of facilities for non-swimmers including a new visitor information centre, coffee lounge and caf\u00e9, an outdoor terrace and amphitheatre, two multi-purpose rooms and a roof top viewing gallery to enjoy the stunning seafront views.<\/p>\n

If you are looking for hotel accommodation close walking distance to Haven Point<\/u><\/a> on Pier Parade<\/u><\/a>, South Shields<\/u><\/a> our bed and breakfast best price and room availability is here Book Online<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n

Room information including photographs can be found on the Accommodation<\/u><\/a> page of our website.<\/p>\n

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