Leith Waterworld Explained

Leith Waterworld was a leisure pool in Leith, Edinburgh, Scotland. It was built on the site of the former Leith Central railway station. It was the only pool in Edinburgh with flumes, and there was also a fast river run. It was closed in January 2012 in order to save funds for the Royal Commonwealth Pool's renovation and re-opening. A campaigning group against the closure, called Splashback, were funded to carry out feasibility studies but the property has been converted into a children's soft-play centre.[1] [2]

History

The pool opened in 1992, and was then closed in November 1999 after problems were found including tiles coming away from walls, electrical problems and rusting structures. It reopened in 2002 and a new multisensory play area was introduced in 2003.[3] Repairs were estimated to have cost £270,000.[4] There were previous threats to close the pool to save money in 1997 and 2005.[5]

On 22 December 2011 Edinburgh Council voted to close the pool.[6] It closed on 8 January 2012.[7] Campaigners continued to protest and lodged an official complaint against the closure.[8] The closed pool became an issue in the Edinburgh 2012 elections, referenced at local hustings.[9] [10] In September 2012, Splashback's bid to reopen the facility was rejected and they were told to come back with a better submission.[11] In May 2013 the decision was made to accept a proposal to redevelop the premises as a soft-play area.[12] Splashback accused Edinburgh councillor Richard Lewis of breaking his word about reopening the pool.[13]

Digital Representations

Leith Waterworld is preserved in digital form in the map ttt_waterworld[14] in the game Garry's Mod,[15] specifically in the game mode Trouble in Terrorist Town (TTT).[16]

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External links

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Council alternatives to Leith Waterworld closure 'not good enough' | Edinburgh News | STV Local . Local.stv.tv . 28 November 2011 . 2 December 2011 . https://archive.today/20120715084219/http://local.stv.tv/edinburgh/news/28412-council-alternatives-to-leith-waterworld-closure-not-good-enough/ . 15 July 2012 . dead .
  2. Web site: BBC News - Leith Waterworld to close in January . Bbc.co.uk . 1 December 2011. 2 December 2011.
  3. Web site: Pool play area makes multi-sense - News . Scotsman.com . 29 March 2003. 2 December 2011.
  4. Web site: Waterworld repair bill rises again - News . Scotsman.com . 28 November 2001. 2 December 2011.
  5. Web site: Cash lifeline saves sinking Waterworld - News . Scotsman.com . 2 March 2005. 2 December 2011.
  6. Web site: BBC News - Edinburgh councillors vote to close Leith Waterworld . Bbc.co.uk . 22 December 2011 . 10 January 2012.
  7. Web site: Leith Waterworld is now closed . Edinburghleisure.co.uk . 17 November 2004 . 10 January 2012.
  8. Web site: Waterworld shut but campaigners vow to battle on - Edinburgh Evening News . Scotsman.com . 10 January 2012.
  9. Web site: Spurtle. Broughton. Leith Walk Hustings. Broughton Spurtle. 21 April 2012.
  10. News: Waterworld hot topic in May’s poll. 21 April 2012. The Scotsman. 28 March 2012.
  11. News: BBC News - Leith Waterworld: Councillors reject community bid. BBC Online. 21 September 2012.
  12. News: BBC News - Leith Waterworld: Anger over council decision to sell pool. BBC Online. 12 August 2013.
  13. News: Councillor accused of Leith Waterworld 'betrayal' - Top stories - The Scotsman. 31 May 2013. The Scotsman. 12 August 2013.
  14. Web site: Steam Workshop::ttt_waterworld. 2020-06-26. steamcommunity.com. en.
  15. Web site: Save 50% on Garry's Mod on Steam. 2020-06-26. store.steampowered.com. en.
  16. Web site: Trouble in Terrorist Town. 2020-06-26. www.troubleinterroristtown.com.

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