Hydrotherapy pool installed at Rhyl School

The Hydrotherapy pool project at Ysgol Tir Morfa in Rhyl recently saw a major step towards completion, with the installation of the pool unit at the facility now complete. The 19ft specialised Hydrotherapy Pool is situated within the school grounds in a standalone building.

The project, which has been designed by the Council’s in-house architecture team, started earlier in the year. The new facility will bring a state-of-the-art Hydrotherapy provision to the school, the first of its kind in Denbighshire.

The main core structure is now complete, with work on the roof completed in August. 

The pool itself has now been installed, with testing to commence at the facility.

Once completed, the building will feature energy efficient insulation and solar panels, helping the facility reduce its carbon footprint and reduce energy costs simultaneously. The building will also be heated through underfloor heating. 

Susan Roberts, Headteacher at Ysgol Tir Morfa said:

"We are thrilled to see the main structure of our new Hydrotherapy Pool nearing completion.

This fantastic facility will provide our pupils with invaluable opportunities to support both their physical development and overall well-being.

We can’t wait to see the positive impact it will have across our school community."

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

“This project brings a unique and valued provision to the school, which is the first of its kind in Denbighshire.

The work has progressed well over the summer.

I am really excited to see this facility open, it is an extremely exciting and important project for Ysgol Tir Morfa, which has been years in the making.”

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