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Corby's all set to take the plunge
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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