Historic lido to remain closed following flooding damage

The UK’s oldest lido is to stay closed after it was damaged in flooding.

Cleveland Pools in Bath was “significantly damaged” in flooding in January.

Paul Simons, chair of the Cleveland Pools Trust said: “Unfortunately, we’re still unable to provide a time frame for when the pools may reopen.”

An investigation is taking place to find out how flood water entered a vital plant room that was designed to be water proof.

The pool is expected to remain shut for some time

Mr Simons said: “As mentioned previously, the January floods penetrated the ‘water proof’ plant room and vital equipment, including the electrical installations were damaged.

“Cleveland Pools Trust has taken advice on these issues and we’ve appointed an independent investigator to carry out an assessment on how the flood water entered the plant room.”

He added they must wait until an investigation is complete before deciding next steps.

The Lido opened in 1815 and was saved thanks to a 20-year campaign led by volunteers.

The famous site closed to the public in the 1980s but re-opened for the first time in September following years of fundraising.