Darlington pools close after faecal incident at Dolphin Centre
Darlington pools shut after faecal incident

Three swimming pools at The Dolphin Centre in Darlington have been temporarily closed after a faecal incident. The main, diving and toddler pools shut on Thursday evening for cleaning, disinfection and water treatment, and are expected to reopen on Saturday, November 14.

Cleaning and Disinfection Underway

The centre confirmed the closures, stating that the affected pools would remain shut until the cleaning process is complete. The training pool is unaffected and remains open for swimming lessons.

The centre said: "The training pool is unaffected and remains open for swimming lessons. We apologise for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding."

Reopening and Further Information

The pools are expected to reopen on Saturday, November 14. For more information on the Dolphin Centre, and to get in touch regarding exactly what the pool closure will impact, visit the leisure centre's website.