Following a major repair and renovation project Jubilee Pool, an iconic feature of the Penzance seafront for 80 years, will reopen to the public at 10am this Saturday (28th).

Members of the community are invited to come along and visit the renovated Grade II Listed pool which has undergone significant repair, including rock anchoring of the pool base, sea wall repairs, extensive grouting and mechanical and electrical works as well as general repair works.

There will be free entry on the day for visitors to come and see the refurbished pool and learn about the significant structural work that has been completed. In addition visitors will have the chance to swim for free on the day.

In attendance will be several local bands and volunteers from the Friends of Jubilee Pool who will be on hand to answer any questions about the pool’s history and heritage.

Adam Paynter, Cornwall Council’s cabinet member for resources and chair of the project steering group, said: “Cornwall Council is proud that we, in collaboration with our partners, have successfully completed this significant restoration project. By investing in the long term future of Jubilee Pool we have acted together to safeguard this community asset for future generations.”

David Nebesnuick, former mayor of Penzance, added: “There’s a very positive feeling throughout the community about the reopening of Jubilee Pool. The pool has been at the heart of the community since its opening in 1935 and this major refurbishment provides an exciting opportunity for the town to show its full potential with this iconic structure, back at the heart of the town. Penzance has much to celebrate and the summer of 2016 will be remembered for a long time.”

Martin Nixon, chair of the Friends, said: “I've been passionate about Jubilee Pool for over 30 years, but I continue to be overwhelmed by the enormous support that the public and local stakeholders- in particular Cornwall Council, have demonstrated throughout this project. We look forward to the pool's future with great enthusiasm and there can be no doubt that it will prove a key driver in Penzance's future regeneration.”

Following the opening on Saturday, Jubilee Pool will be open as normal for the summer season and a civic opening will take place later in the summer season. The Friends of Jubilee Pool are continuing to raise funds towards the pool’s future, visit their website jubileepool.co.uk for more information.