Decision details

Received a report presenting options for the future of Dagenham Swimming Pool and the potential avenues of funding for the project, the cost for which is estimated at £14 - £16 million.

Agreed, in the light of the options appraisal and to assist the Council to achieve its Community Priorities of ‘Improving Health, Housing and Social Care’, ‘Raising General Pride in the Borough’, ‘Making Barking and Dagenham Cleaner, Greener and Safer’ and ‘Promoting Equal Opportunities and Celebrating Diversity’, to:

(i)  Beacontree Heath being the preferred site for the replacement of Dagenham Swimming Pool; and

(ii)  A Business Case being progressed to explore all funding options including Public Private Partnership (PPP), Private Finance Initiative (PFI) and Prudential Borrowing.