Residents are being invited to submit their views over the future of Nairn Paddling Pool and Play Area in the town.

In recent years, the pool has been closed for repairs to it's ageing structure, which has been deteriorating badly and made repairs more difficult and expensive.

The council said repairs were carried out in 2016 to keep the pool in operation through this summer and for another two of three years.

However, councillors are now looking for residents' views over the future of the facility and a survey has been launched to gather views from ocal parents and young people.


Tom Heggie, the chair of the Nairnshire Committee, said: "We want to revitalise this area of the Links and make sure that it can be a focus for families to enjoy the seafront. A major question is whether water play should be a central feature of any replacement, and if so whether it should be a traditional paddling pool like we have now or the kind of splash park being installed in many parts of the country.

"Alternatively the site could become the centre of an improved play area with a wider range of play equipment aimed at a variety of age groups – perhaps a toddler area within the current fenced area with equipment for older children surrounding it. Unlike a water play area this would be open all year round."

To participate in the survey, visit here.

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