Public consultation outcome
A five month public consultation on seven different pool options and locations took place in 2015. Combined, the Quarry options represent 68.06% of the most preferred responses, with respondents citing central location, accessibility, economic impact on the town centre and convenience as the main reasons for the Quarry preference. Learn-to-swim provision was seen as the most important element of a swimming facility, with proximity to public transport links and a timetable that caters for all also seen as important.
| Option | % of most preferred |
|---|---|
| Refurbishment of the Quarry | 23.50% |
| New build on the Quarry site | 22.89% |
| Upgrade of the Quarry | 21.67% |
| New build on Shrewsbury Sports Village | 16.54% |
| New build on Shrewsbury College London Road | 13.17% |
| New build on Clayton Way | 1.42% |
| New build on land at Ellesmere Road | 0.81% |
The following documents give more detail on the consultation analysis:
- Shrewsbury Swimming Pool Consultation Analysis, Infographic 4global, March 2016
- Shrewsbury Swimming Pool Consultation Analysis, 4global, March 2016
The full public consultation information is available to view on our consultation website.