Welwyn Garden City swim pool cash dream dashed
HOPES for a cash injection from the Government for a landmark youth and community centre in the heart of WGC have been dashed. The YMCA's bid for �5m – more than a third of the overall cost of the project – has this week been turned down. But bosses have
HOPES for a cash injection from the Government for a landmark youth and community centre in the heart of WGC have been dashed.
The YMCA's bid for �5m - more than a third of the overall cost of the project - has this week been turned down.
But bosses have vowed to carry on with the "world class" facility, which includes a swimming pool.
The WHT exclusively revealed in October last year the �14m plans for the former Roche car park site in Broadwater Road - opposite the area Tesco has earmarked for development.
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As well as a 25m pool, first-class facilities such as a skate park, a climbing wall and activitity studios would be provided, with free access for youngsters.
For reaction from the YMCA, come back to www.whtimes24.co.uk later today.
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