‘Unforeseen’ issues were found which means that the pool cannot open in 2026
A Cambridgeshire village paddling pool will not open this summer after a “safety risk” was discovered. Papworth Everard Parish Council announced on Tuesday (July 14) that the village paddling pool would not be opening for the 2026 summer season.
After the pool was cleaned and cleared, a full inspection was carried out. The inspector found issues with the base of the pool, after a fibreglass surface refurbishment in 2025.
A parish council spokesperson said the authority was “bitterly disappointed” that the pool couldn’t open for 2026. It added: “The inspection found fundamental issues with the base of the pool, which were unforeseen.
“We are in the process of undertaking a risk assessment and obtaining a second opinion; however, the recommendations from the inspection indicate that the damage presents a safety risk that cannot be remediated within a timeframe that would allow safe use of the pool this summer.”
The council will next conduct a full risk assessment and review the experts’ findings, recommendations, and financial implications. It will then look at the available options and determine the most appropriate long-term course of action.
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