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Darlington Leisure Centre Closes Three Pools After Faecal Incident

Mandatory cleaning, chemical disinfection and water treatment will decide when the centre can safely reopen on Saturday

Overview

  • The Dolphin Centre closed the main, diving and toddler pools after staff found faecal contamination and announced the shutdown on Thursday evening.
  • Mandatory cleaning, chemical disinfection and water treatment are under way while the centre tests water quality before the public can return.
  • The training pool remains open so scheduled swimming lessons can continue, but visitors are asked to check the centre website for the exact Saturday reopening time.
  • Management published the closure on its website and social channels, apologised for the disruption and urged customers to confirm times before travelling.
  • The centre faced a similar faecal-related closure in May, a recurrence that could affect public confidence and bookings if the issue repeats.