Saltcoats outdoor pool plans unveiled to expectant audience as 1930s facility set for radical makeover

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More than 120 people flocked to Saltcoats Town Hall to see designs unveiled for the town’s new outdoor pool.And people gave their whole-hearted backing to the scheme which is set to see the iconic 1930s facility revamped for the 2020s.Organiser Irene Campbell, of the Splash Group, said: “People overwhelmingly loved the idea and it was a good attendance.

There were a lot of questions. There were queues to get in. and that was fantastic.”Architect Chris Romer-Lee gave a talk on outdoor swimming and also the work he is doing with Peckham Lido in London and projects in Australia.Irene added: "Chris said it was very visionary of the council to have such a design in 1933 and how it looked like something from the Cote d'Azur.

But he explained how package holidays killed it.“When he unveiled his sketches, there were audible gasps from the audience. There was a wonderful reception to his work and his thoughts on how the pool will look.

We are in the process of starting to consider funding streams.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now.Get all the local news in your area – plus features, football news and the latest on the coronavirus crisis – at your fingertips 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories while you can customise your page with the sections that matter to you.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now on iOS and Android.“Phase one would cost £500,000 to get the pool cleaned out and have the structure erected.“Phase two would be to do with changing cabins if we were to go down that route and somewhere to store kayaks.“Over the coming weeks, we will have a meeting with the council about taking it forward.