£150,000 government funding for Seahaven Swimming Pool

The funding is part of the Swimming Pool Support Fund which has invested £80 million into 442 swimming pools across the country since last year. The investment will fund energy efficiency measures through Solar PV and pool covers, relieving financial pressure by reducing running costs.

Councillor Johnny Denis, Cabinet Member for Arts, Culture, Tourism and Leisure, said: “Our swimming pools play a key part in helping residents of all ages to keep healthy in body and mind, so I welcome this funding for at least one of our pools.

“I look forward to these energy saving efficiencies being installed, bringing environmental benefits and helping to bring down operating costs which have risen sharply due to increases in energy bills.”

Duncan Kerr, CEO of Wave Active, which operates the site added:“ This is great news and a significant contribution to the sustainability of the site due to the reduced energy costs and CO2 emissions.”

Lewes MP Maria Caulfield said: “I am delighted that Seahaven Swim and Fitness Centre has received almost £150,000 investment from the Conservative Government, improving the pools energy efficiency, keeping running costs down and giving more people the opportunity to swim whilst reducing our environmental impact”

Under the new sports strategy, the Conservative Government is aiming to get 3.5 million more people active by 2030, meeting the Chief Medical Officer’s guidance of 150 minutes per week of exercise for adults and 60 minutes per day for young people.