The Manchester Aquatic centre will be reopened after a multi-million pound refit next week. Doors will open to the public on June 26, and marks the completion of the first phase of the centre’s refurbishment plan.
The reopening comes just in time for the World Para Swimming Championships, which will be taking place in late July. The centre has been closed to the public and operating at a reduced capacity since 2021.
It was purpose built for the 2002 Commonwealth Games at a cost of £32 million, and was opened by the Queen in 2000, boasting two 50m pools and 25m diving pool. It has been used for events like the Paralympic World Cup and as a training facility for the 2012 Olympics.
