CRESTA Swimming Pool will now stay closed tomorrow with no definite re-opening date for the Chard leisure centre.

The pool closed nearly two weeks ago and the re-opening date has been put back three times already.

Now, a spokesman for the centre said that pool "will remain closed until further notice due to maintenance issues."

They added: "We are hopeful that we will be back open as normal as soon as possible.

"Once we are back up and running we'll arrange refunds for sessions missed etc.

"For any further queries don't hesitate to contact us on 01460 64084."

The Chard leisure centre, based in Zembard Lane, has been shut since November 24 after issues with the pool’s ventilation system were discovered.

Somerset County Council’s scientific services team carried out tests on the site on Monday, with the results initially expected to be returned on December 1.

This was then delayed until December 6, before being moved to December 7.

It has now been delayed once again with spokesmen unable to give a date that the pool will reopen.

The spokesman said: “1610, the pool leisure operator, has informed members and community groups who use the pool about the closure and apologises for any inconvenience that the closure may cause and it is also grateful for their understanding and patience in regard to this matter.

“1610 will update members about any further changes on the 1610 website, www.1610.org.uk.”