Dennistoun’s Whitehill Swimming Pool has now been closed for a year, with little information passed on regarding dealing with the aerated concrete (RAAC) problems.
In this video, local officials and members of the public discuss the pool’s legacy and current closure.
Video Sections
0:01 – Our swimming pool.
3:48 – Why is Whitehill Pool shut?
6:47 – What’s the new fence and gate all about?
10:15 – The community has fought to save Whitehill Pool once before.
13:16 – What now?
15:50 – Credits.
Direct link to the above video on the DennistounCC YouTube channel: youtube.com/watch?v=X9tYVM1n_WA.
Earlier This Year
In September, Dennistoun Community Council submitted a status update request to Glasgow Life directors as well as our elected representatives.
At virtually every Dennistoun Community Council meeting, for the past few years now, there has been a clearly evident high level of concern and strong feeling felt by the community in and around Dennistoun regarding the provision of local facilities and amenities.
The lack of communication and engagement by Glasgow Life regarding the status of Whitehill Pool in particular is leading to confusion, speculation and palpable anger.
The following post contains full details of our enquiry, and the responses received:
More Background
For additional historical information on Dennistoun Community Council’s actions relating to Whitehill Pool and the origins of the Save Whitehill Pool campaign, see dennistouncc.org.uk/tag/whitehill-pool and facebook.com/SaveWhitehillPool.
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