January 16, 2006
Burnham-On-Sea swimming pool receives top leisure industry award
Burnham-On-Sea swimming pool has received a top leisure facility award, just days after bosses at the Berrow Road facility began a search for new owners to take it on.
In a statement, Sedgemoor District Council said: “Following a demanding inspection on the 10th and 11th of January, Burnham Pool has been awarded Quest accreditation for the first time. With a required pass mark of 60%, Burnham Pool gained a score of 69% – the highest score given to a leisure facility in Sedgemoor.”
The award is likely to strengthen Sedgemoor District Council’s bid to find new owners for the 30-year-old facility.
“During the two-day inspection, the external assessor checked and inspected just about every system, file and procedure on site and in use at the pool,” added the spokeswoman.
“The award is a testament to the hard work put in over many months by Duty Manager Jeff Smith and the team at the pool.”
Quest is a UK scheme for the sports and leisure industry, and its plaudits are given to organisations who show high service standards and a commitment towards continuous improvement.
Burnham pool joins Chilton Trinity and King Alfred Sports Centres as Quest-accredited facilities. Splash is due to be assessed in March 2006.
The future of the pool has been hanging in the balance for several months. Just last week, the swimming pool began advertising in the local and lesiure industry press for a new owner.
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