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Published Date: 09 June 2009
Workers have started pouring millions of litres of water into the pools at Corby's flagship international swimming complex as they enter the final lap in the multi-million pound project.
It will take up to five days to fill the main pools with 7.5m litres of water before the finishing touches can be made ahead of the opening on July 24.

Corby Council lead member for community John McGhee said: "Seeing water going into the pool is a major milestone.

"Lots of people will be impressed by these facilities and the people of Corby will be proud to have such a fantastic pool.

"As soon as I can I will arranging my full membership and I would encourage others to do the same."

Cllr McGhee said the council was in talks with a number of swimming clubs from Corby and beyond about offering the pool as a competition and training facility.

Yesterday, the water was being added between two boom walls halfway across the 50m pool. The boom can be used to section it off or closed to make the pool full length.

Builders were cleaning the surface and plastering the walls before the pool is completely filled by the end of the week.

A total of five diving boards are in place and the public gallery is also shaping up.

Site manager Ian Williamson said: "We can only fill it a maximum of 75 centimetres per day.
"After this the chemicals such as chlorine will go in to ensure the water is clean. Then we will use UV rays and the water will be filtered."
He said all swimmers will be asked to wear a wristband that will connect to automatic drown detectors.
Mr Williamson said: "These can be set in various ways.
"If someone goes below a certain point or is stationary for a period of time, a siren will go off.
"Another feature is a camera that will capture the action when swimmers touch the wall and it will be projected on to a big screen above the pool.
"This will be interactive and can also show DVDs."
Corby Amateur Swimming Club member Pete Bellew said: "It is absolutely brilliant to hear that the water is starting to go in the new pool.
"Everyone is really excited and we're really looking forward to getting in there.
"I think we're being allowed to hold our 50-metre championships as a test run before it opens. The kids are very keen to get in there before it opens."

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Mark Dragilocevic,

Kettering 09/06/2009 17:10:22
This pool is amazing and completely outclasses the antiquated facilities at Kettering. Corby Borough Council's proactive stance on regeneration puts KBC to shame...
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The Larkins.,

In the deep end 09/06/2009 19:23:52
Sad to see the original pool building a pile of rubble when I drove past this pm. The new one - from the outside - looks a bit bland, a curvy grey roof gives it a warehouse look. Surely more windows could've been put in it so there was more natural light? I'm also hearing of major design flaws with the theatre in the cube...
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PJT,

Corby 10/06/2009 02:20:55
Someone mentioned Kettering. Ketter-what? Ohhh the soon to be gobbled up town by Corby and our continued vision of success!
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DT,

Kettering 10/06/2009 14:07:48
Why slag off Kettering? Kettering and Corby are two completely different places, where people choose to live because they like it there. Or perhaps people want to put Kettering people off using Corby's new pool?
The relatively massive regeneration is taking place because Corby was so run down - the pool is great, and something to be proud of - the only thing that worries me is that it is part of a master plan to make Corby one of the fastest growing towns in England - the plan is to double the size of the population by 2031. On that basis, you'd think that priority would be to give Corby a hospital, rather than a swimming pool.
Maybe it won't be long before there is no boundary between Kettering and Corby except for one of those little white signs at the side of the road...
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PJT,

Corby 10/06/2009 16:33:33
I don't have to slag of Kettering, there are plenty of people who live in Kettering that post here who can do that for me because those in Kettering know too well that their town is falling down the same "run down" path Corby was once in.
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Beanfield Beast,

10/06/2009 19:04:48
I got to look around the new pool last week and its very impressive - you get a sense from standing just outside the entrance just how good this Corby Walk concept is as well, and the view down Corporation Street will be much improved if the kiosks in the centre are demolished.

Once the Cube is finished and the landscaping is all put in, this side of town will look fantastic, even with the current Willows and pool sites undeveloped. And I don't agree with Ray too often, but his hospital idea seems pretty good one to me, so long as public transport could access it.
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DT,

Kettering 11/06/2009 12:51:55
Ray I agree - just sit in KGH a while, see the scratched and damaged flooring material that hasn't been renewed in perhaps 20 years, and wonder why they struggle to keep it clean and free of infection. It's too small, too old fashioned, and a shared hospital serving Kettering and Corby is an excellent idea.
Sadly it looks unlikely given todays news about New Labour hospital spending cuts...
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DT,

Kettering 11/06/2009 12:53:55
The reason I prefer Kettering is because of the nature of the housing - simple - I like old houses. I'm not bothered about shopping as I have no money to spend anyway! Still, I live near the town centre, can walk to the town, Lidl, Morrisons, Sainsburys, Iceland and Farmfoods, so I don't need a car, and I can walk around them all spending as little money as possible. It's great!
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Scott Ian Cooper,

Corby 08/07/2009 19:59:32
I actually think that both towns have a lot going for them. It would be an amazing idea for the 2 councils to work together and learn from each other. Who knows maybe one day a a north northants super bourough may be created. I think it would need a few "team building" excercises to help the 2 populations get on.
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