Greenbank Pool in Street is normally a seasonal pool but this year it has been in "maintenance mode" for the whole summer.

This has involved the usual cleaning, painting and filling of the two pools. However, this year the team have been able to correct small leaks and seal up any cracks with the help of Onsite, a company which specialises in repairing drainage infrastructure.

The team from Onsite visited the pool on one of the warmest days in August to repair two cracks in the children's pool and one in the main pool. Since the pool has been refilled the good news is that the water level has not dropped.

What makes Greenbank Pool special is the parkland surrounding it. This also needs to be maintained even when the pool is closed.

This year the large tree beside the wet play area needed its branches trimmed. Several were overhanging the area, and dropping leaves and other material on to the surface. Tree surgeons were called in and the trees foliage cut back.

In the last few weeks another project has been completed, to update the pool's facilities, and these are the new bike racks. These have been given to the pool by Street Parish Council.

There are 10 sturdy stainless steel bike racks which will allow visitors to park their bikes at the pool all-year round.

The pool's website will be updated for 2021 and you will notice some changes. One will be a link to the new online booking system.

This will allow everyone to book and pay for swims online. Those of you who managed to book a swim in any pool during the summer of 2020 will know that the pandemic has altered the bathing experience.

Most pools ran adults only lane swimming but some offered family swims too. Greenbank are hoping that in 2021 they will be able to do the same and the booking system will enable everyone to choose the type of swim and the time slot that suits them.

Usually Greenbank Pool opens on the first Saturday in May. The team are hoping to open the pool a little earlier in 2021 to make the most of the sunshine.

Finally, Greenbank Pool is looking for volunteers to help the pool open safely in 2021. Types of roles available include: helping in the shop, marshalling customers around the site and welcoming customers.

If you could give up some time to support the pool they have a number of roles available. Contact them on [email protected].