Pat Ayres Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 It has come to my attention that Ramsey swimming pool, when it is closed, can not be handed over to the community as a facility for the following reasons; 1 The wall between the cafe and pool includes asbestos, while it is left alone and unbroken it is perfectly safe. This can't be guaranteed if it were a community centre. 2 The tanks below the pool have not been cleaned for a number of years. ? So, what doe this mean? Does anybody know? 3 If the pool stopped existing and the water were drained it could cause subsidence and threaten the integrity of the foundations of Kings court, the block of flats next to it. These reasons were given by a politician, according to my source. They all sound like as much bollocks. This begs some questions; Has the site already been promised to a developer? Why is this information not already in the public domain? What would happen if it was just left up and handed over to the town? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digga Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 It has come to my attention that Ramsey swimming pool, when it is closed, can not be handed over to the community as a facility for the following reasons;1 The wall between the cafe and pool includes asbestos, while it is left alone and unbroken it is perfectly safe. This can't be guaranteed if it were a community centre. 2 The tanks below the pool have not been cleaned for a number of years. ? So, what doe this mean? Does anybody know? 3 If the pool stopped existing and the water were drained it could cause subsidence and threaten the integrity of the foundations of Kings court, the block of flats next to it. These reasons were given by a politician, according to my source. They all sound like as much bollocks. This begs some questions; Has the site already been promised to a developer? Why is this information not already in the public domain? What would happen if it was just left up and handed over to the town? reckon you hit the nail on the head there my son. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feelslikeitshould Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 What would you use it for? Who'd pay for it? There is a community centre at the infant school, there's the youth centre and there's soon to be a third sports hall. Why would you want to use a redundant building of which, more than half can't be used because it's got 2 big, deep holes in it. A future development may include leisure and entertainment facilities, that building is quite awful and the site could do with redeveloping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheeky boy Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 A leisure facility in Ramsey ? Surely that's a sheep tied to a post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slinkydevil Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 My vote is for more apartments. Lovely site for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x-in-man Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 It has come to my attention that Ramsey swimming pool, when it is closed, can not be handed over to the community as a facility for the following reasons;1 The wall between the cafe and pool includes asbestos, while it is left alone and unbroken it is perfectly safe. This can't be guaranteed if it were a community centre. But the present owners should have removed it - just like they have done on schools?? 2 The tanks below the pool have not been cleaned for a number of years. ? So, what doe this mean? Does anybody know? I suspect they may contain bio hazards - such as old socks and bullshit 3 If the pool stopped existing and the water were drained it could cause subsidence and threaten the integrity of the foundations of Kings court, the block of flats next to it. Which was built first? Not knowing much of its history. Whats the problem with filling it (the hole) with concrete? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC-Drift.com Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 1. is feasible - possibly 2. sounds toss in this day of H&S regs 3. sounds like a load of bollocks - how far from the pool is Kings court for God's sake Keep the pool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mission Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 Why would they need to keep it when there's a new one already under construction? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
He is over the last Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 Well Well (excuse the pun) Turn it into an Indoor Marina for all the noddy boats and that would keep Wilf happy as he would not have to look at them form his pad. He is over the last Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitro Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 They could always create another private gym (or the cafe side is to small?) and keep the pool?...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mission Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 Why do we need another gym or pool - Ramsey's not that big. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bombay Bad Boy Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 Why would they need to keep it when there's a new one already under construction? The potholes in the appallingly badly maintained roads, that are filling up with rain, do not count as 'pools under construction'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitro Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 Why do we need another gym or pool - Ramsey's not that big. How many gyms does Ramsey have then?, can only think of the one which isn't as close to town or got easy parking?....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mission Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 1 that I know of. Mooragh Prom not a big enough place to park then - its hardly miles away either - just a short walk over the swing bridge. Remind me again, why does one go to a gym in the first place? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitro Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 1 that I know of. Sorry did a bit of a "not so stealth" edit, maybe it could be a cheap public gym then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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