A team of consultants, Just Solutions, has been brought in to undertake a far-reaching feasibility study on the town’s popular leisure facility to help determine a future for Cardigan Swimming Pool and Fitness Centre.

Just Solutions – which has been involved with many sports and leisure projects across the UK – has been appointed by the Swimming Pool Trust, with funding from Cynnal y Cardi.

The team will spend the next three months reviewing the evidence of needs, opportunities and examining options for the pool, all of which is needed to inform the business case, design and operational model for any future facility.

The pool, which is nearing the end of its natural life, needs major investment. Built in the 1970s it is showing its age, with trustees battling to cover the cost of constant repairs.

The consultant team will be looking at possible locations and whether it could be developed as a wellbeing hub or visitor attraction. The completed feasibility study shall then be used to support future grant funding applications.

The chairman of the trustees for Cardigan Pool, Matt Newland, said: “This feasibility study will be a great help in finding a way forward for our swimming pool. We are at a crossroads and need to secure the pool’s future for the community.”

If you wish to contribute to the feasibility or for further information on the feasibility study, email justsolutionsconsultants@btinternet.com

If you wish to support Cardigan Pool then you can join the 100 Club. A subscription of £5 a month will enable you to be part of a monthly draw with cash prizes of up to £100. If you would like to join the 100 Club please contact Lara Morgan via email cardiganpool100club@yahoo.com

This project has received funding through the Welsh Government Rural Communities - Rural Development Programme 2014-2020, which is funded by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development and the Welsh Government.