Changes to borough’s swimming provision sees loss of Dukinfield pool but new site for Denton
- Active Dukinfield to become Dukinfield Sports Village with gym and fitness centre;
- Active Ashton site to be retained in short term, pending new facility;
- New Wellness Centre for Denton on site of Oldham’s Batteries works;
- Swimming lanes to be added to Tameside Leisure Pool.
After 50 years, the William Andrew Swimming Baths – presently known as Active Dukinfield – will no longer have a swimming pool. Instead, the facility will become part of Dukinfield Sports Village, as a high volume gymnasium and fitness centre. There will also be a café on the premises and a soft play facility.
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