A SIGNIFICANT donation from Bulland Shooting Estate to the Wivey Pool project means the pool house is now ready for the start of the new season.

The bespoke pool house for the pool has been designed to feel warm, welcoming and built to stand the test of time.

An aerial view of Wiveliscombe's outdoor swimming pool. PHOTO: Wivey Pool.
An aerial view of Wiveliscombe's outdoor swimming pool. PHOTO: Wivey Pool. ( )
A drawing of how the new Pool House for Wivey Pool will look.
A new vision for a Pool House at Wivey Pool for swimmers and spectators alike. PHOTO: Wivey Pool

Pool committee chairman Liz Hurry said: “We are incredibly grateful to Bulland Shooting Estate for their huge generous donation.

Wivey Pool committee wants to demolish these sheds and build a new pavilion on the site. PHOTO: Quantock Ecology.
Wivey Pool sheds were demolished to make way for the new pool house on the site. PHOTO: Quantock Ecology

“Thanks to their continued support, we’ve been able to reach an important milestone in bringing The Pool House to life.

Work going ahead at Wivey Pool to build a new Pool Pavilion and modernise the facilities.
Work going ahead at Wivey Pool to build a new Pool House and modernise the facilities. PHOTO: Wivey Pool

“This new space will make a lasting difference for our swimming community and users of The Rec.

Work is underway in Wiveliscombe on Wivey Pool's new poolside pavilion.
Work is underway in Wiveliscombe on Wivey Pool's Pool House. PHOTO: Wivey Pool

“From all of us at WiveyPool, thank you for helping turn this vision into reality.”

The pool reopens for the new season on Saturday, April 25.