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Cirencester Open Air Pool Solar Panels
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Cirencester Open Air Pool Solar Panels
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.
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The Cirencester Open Air Swimming Pool was first opened in 1869 and as such, aged 153, it is one of the oldest fully functioning open air pools in the country. With the exeption of the lifegards, 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.
What we'll deliver:
- Solar panels and convertor
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.
Steps to get it done:
- By May 19th we need to have the works booked in
Location Cirencester
About the space
Cirencester Open Air Swimming Pool
Council
Cotswold District Council
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2 people liked Cirencester Open Air Pool Solar Panels8 months ago
How will the money be spent?Total £8,421
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Solar Panels
£7,754
Total £8,421
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VolunteerAbout the Project Creator
Cirencester 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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