The reopening of a popular Merseyside leisure centre has been delayed.
Splash World swimming baths in Southport closed in December 2019 for a refurbishment that was only meant to last eight months. Contractors working on the refurbishment have now told the council they are facing "unforeseen challenges" in securing specialist resources and it is likely that the opening of the indoor water park will not happen until next year.
The council has said that work to reopen Splash World is "continuing in the face of international, industry-wide supply chain issues." In June a report was published calling for a decision to be made on funding, it has been stated that an estimated £270,000 will be needed to pay for further repair costs.
