Dorset’s sports and leisure centres are set to reopen, following the recent announcement by the Government.
The centres managed by Dorset Council will be welcoming back customers from Saturday 25 July. The news comes after the facilities closed in March due to COVID-19.
Guidance published by the Government outlines measures that will allow indoor swimming pools and sports facilities to reopen.
Social distancing measures will be in place in all the centres, together with rigorous cleaning regimes. Touch-points, such as door handles and railings, and all equipment will be cleaned regularly and hand sanitising stations positioned around the buildings. Centre employees are receiving COVID-19 training to help them understand and implement plans for the safety of customers.
Councillor Tony Alford, Dorset Council’s Portfolio Holder for Customer, Community and Regulatory Services, said: “Our sports and leisure centres play an important role in the health of Dorset’s communities, so we are looking forward to opening our doors again.
“We’d like to reassure everyone that we have implemented strict measures to ensure the cleanliness and safety of our centres. This information can be found on our web pages and we would ask people to familiarise themselves with the detail prior to attending their centre.
Councillor Alford continued: “We thank all our customers for their continued support and patience and look forward to seeing them again soon.”
Full details of activities available, opening times and booking and payment arrangements can be found on each centre’s webpage, which will be updated as we approach 25 July to ensure information is up to date before re-opening. Visit our website to find your nearest leisure centre.
Read the Government announcement, including the measures set out in its guidance.
