Your Say: Should Sedgemoor Splash be demolished?

3:08pm Friday 16th May 2008

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SEDGEMOOR District Council has announced plans to demolish the Sedgemoor Splash and replace it with a new £4.9 million traditional swimming pool complex on the Chilton Trinity Technology Centre site as part of the Northgate regeneration project.

Splash has become a family favourite since it was opened in 1991, with both children and parents enjoying the rapids and flumes.

Should the council go ahead with these proposed plans? Is Bridgwater crying out for a traditional swimming pool? Will Bridgwater miss Sedgemoor Splash if it is demolished?

The Mercury took to Bridgwater high street to find out what you think.

STEPHEN PACKER, BRIDGWATER: "I think it is a good idea. The current Splash centre is too old fashioned and a new pool would be ideal."

JAMES MOORE, BRIDGWATER: "I'm against it. I work in care and the autistic boy I look after loves the fun activities on offer at Splash. A traditional pool would not be suitable for him."

MIKE HART, BRIDGWATER: "I'm sure it'll probably be better to create a proper swimming pool but the kids will miss Splash."

CALLUM DUNBAR, BRIDGWATER: "As a former competitive swimmer, a traditional pool is good for the town. I think it's a good idea but people will miss Splash."

JULIE LUDWICK AND SON SAM, BRIDGWATER: "Splash is the only decent place for kids to enjoy themselves in the town. It's not a good idea at all."

DEREK CHICK, BRIDGWATER: "Once Splash goes and the new pool opens, people will forget about Splash and enjoy the new pool. Splash is in the wrong location at the moment anyway."