Bedford's Oasis Beach Pool reopens after six months

Councillor Sarah Gallagher and Bedford mayor, Tom Woottonplaceholder image
Councillor Sarah Gallagher and Bedford mayor, Tom Wootton

After an extended closure for renovations, the Oasis is back in business.

During the six-month closure, Bedford Borough Council invested £500,000 in enhancing the facility.

Essential infrastructure such as boilers, heating, cooling, and customer facilities have been updated and replaced. A new caterer has also been contracted – and there’s a new party room.

The management of the venue will be overseen by Better/GLL.

Councillor Sarah Gallagher and Bedford mayor, Tom Woottonplaceholder image
Councillor Sarah Gallagher and Bedford mayor, Tom Wootton

Councillor Sarah Gallagher, portfolio holder for customer experience, said: "We're seeing a wholesale improvement of all our leisure centres under the GLL/Better partnership. Local residents’ experience is vital at all of our sites and a priority set by myself and the mayor for Better/GLL. I can’t wait to see families across our borough enjoy the pool again and see the improvements we’ve made."

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