Families can enjoy a refurbished paddling pool in Ripon during the school summer holidays after it opened today (Friday, 17 July).
Extensive surveys have now been completed at the pool in Borrage Green after issues were identified during routine maintenance checks.
The pool’s paint was stripped and the surface treated before a new coating was applied, and checks have also been carried out on the draining systems.
Another paddling pool in Valley Gardens in Harrogate opened last month after being fully repainted, and a survey of the drainage system carried out.
Work to open the padding pool at Bebra Gardens in Knaresborough is entering its final stages.
Executive member of highways and transport, Cllr Malcolm Taylor, whose responsibilities include parks and grounds, said: “We would like to thank the public for their patience while essential work has been carried out to the three paddling pools.
“We have seen families making the most of the Harrogate pool in the good weather and we are pleased that Ripon can open in time for the school holidays.
“The pool in Knaresborough is due to open soon, and we will keep the public updated when we have a date confirmed.”
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