Hydrotherapy Pool project at Rhyl school reaches final phase

The Hydrotherapy Pool project at Ysgol Tir Morfa in Rhyl has now reached its final stage, with the completion of the main construction phase by the contractor, Bryn Build, and hand over of the building to the school.

Hydrotherapy Pool Building 

A number of key milestones have now been completed.

The pool itself was fitted in October, and the site has now seen specialty windows and doors fitted and the completion of the bathroom and changing facilities. The main interior decorating elements have been completed, with the fitting of the internal doors, and painting of the pool room and hallway sections.

Entrance

Hallway

The building itself has been painted and fitted with decorative wooden cladding. The track which leads from the yard onto the playing fields has also been reinstated, and matches the previous design.

The 19ft specialised Hydrotherapy Pool is situated within the school grounds in a standalone building and is the first of its kind in Denbighshire.

The project has been designed by the council’s in-house architecture team and started earlier in the year.

The fitting of the access platform, which will encompass the pool itself will commence during the Christmas period, with the facility ready for use by the school early next year.

The building features energy efficient insulation helping the facility reduce its carbon footprint and reduce energy costs simultaneously. The building also features underfloor heating.

Hydrotherapy Pool

Susan Roberts, Headteacher at Ysgol Tir Morfa said:

“We’re delighted to see our new Hydrotherapy Pool taking shape and to have reached the final stage of the build here at Ysgol Tir Morfa.

We’re so thankful to our families and the local community for their incredible fundraising and support. This fantastic facility will provide our pupils with invaluable opportunities to enhance their physical development and overall well-being.” 

Councillor Diane King, Lead Member for Education, Children and Families said:

“I am so excited to see this project reach its final phase. The building looks great and I am really pleased with the progress of the work on site.

This project brings a truly unique offer to the school, the first of its kind in our County.

I can’t wait for it to open so that the school can utilise this facility to its full potential.”

This project is being funded by the school through their fundraising activities, in addition to Welsh Government Additional Learning Needs grant funding.