Redbridge Council planning on making a splash with new lido

Have your say on plans to deliver a new outdoor swimming pool in the heart of Redbridge via the council website and at two upcoming exhibition events.

Following Redbridge Council’s announcement of plans to build a new lido in Valentines Park, a consultation has been launched to hear the views of local people.

The beautiful historic Valentine’s Park has been earmarked for the brand-new facility, in a spot close to the borough’s original outdoor pool, which was enjoyed by families from 1923 to 1995.

Redbridge Council plans to utilise the latest technology to ensure the lido is sustainable and cost efficient to run, and anticipates that, once open, the lido will generate income to cover its costs.

The proposed new lido would include the following facilities:

• 25 metre 6 lane swimming pool
• Changing facilities
• Children's splash pad
• Cafe
• Gym
• Dance / exercise studio
• Meeting room
• Outdoor recreation / picnic area
• Car parking

Cllr Kam Rai, Deputy Leader of Redbridge Council and Cabinet Member for Finance and Regeneration said “Our borough is a great place to live, work, and visit, and we’re continuing to invest in leisure facilities so local families and visitors can access everything they need right on our doorstep.

The new lido will provide a sustainable, fun, and social place for people to exercise in the great outdoors, while boosting our local economy and restoring the heritage of Valentines Park.

As well as a new swimming pool, we’re proposing to create a splashpad for children, a café, a gym, and studio space so Valentines Park can become a hub for our local communities to meet, exercise and enjoy.”

To share your views and find out more about the lido, please visit our engagement hub, Valentines Lido | Let's Talk Redbridge

Local people are also invited to attend two public consultations to see initial designs for the lido on Wednesday 6th and Thursday 7th September from 10am – 4pm at Redbridge Central Library. Staff will be on hand to answer questions and hear your views.