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By Cirencester Open Air Swimming Pool
We want to install solar panels in our 152 year old historic Open Air Swimming Pool to help climate change and to leave a better legacy for the next generation of swimmers.
The Cirencester Open Air Swimming Pool was first opened in 1870 and as such, aged 152, it is one of the oldest fully functioning open air pools in the country. With the exception of the lifeguards, the pool has been run by volunteers since the early 1970s. In 2017 a new block was built to house the plant, changing rooms and office. The original plan hoped to include solar panels but the funds didn't stretch that far in the end. As solar power does not emit any greenhouse gases in the energy generation process, we are now looking to help climate change by installing solar panels. They will also help us to pay for our electricity. So, this is the project that we would like to put forward for installation in the closed season of the pool.
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Why it's a great idea:
Installing solar panels will not only save the pool money, it will help the environment and will also allow us to feel we are handing the pool over to the next generation in a better place environmentally than we took it over. If we install this improvement, people will know that we are trying to preserve our heritage and also it will encourage them to spend more time at the pool - promoting activity and leisure.
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Location Cirencester
About the space
Cirencester Open Air Swimming Pool
Council
Cotswold District Council
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Thank you, thank you so very much! We've reached our target thanks to you wonderful people out there - our magnificent Open Air Pool Community! Thank you too to the Cotswold District Council who gave £4750 towards our project. The panels will be installed during the closed season. Thank you again. If you would like to volunteer next season, please contact us via the website.
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How will the money be spent?Total £11,430
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Total £11,430
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VolunteerCirencester Open Air Swimming Pool was founded in 1869. For 152 years, this amazing community asset has been giving fresh air, activity, exercise, mindfulness and fun to the people of Cirencester and surrounding area.
The pool is run by volunteers - from the team of Trustees, the wonderful team of Pool Angels who deal with the technicalities of water heating and water quality, the tuck shop, the gate and the book sellers. The only people who are paid are the lifeguards and a pool manager.
Five years ago the pool underwent a renovation which saw a new building to house the plant, an office, women’s, men’s and disabled changing rooms with lockers, showers, toilets and changing cubicles and a function room to be used for private party hire.
The original plan included solar panels, however, costs ran away, and this element of the scheme was never installed.
The solar panels speak for themselves, as we have so many challenges regarding climate change. We need to think about both our impact on the planet and the legacy that we hand on to the next generation of swimmers.
Project Owner: Cirencester Open Air Swimming Pool The Project Owner takes legal responsibility for receiving and spending the funds raised and ensuring the project is delivered.
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