A MID Wales swimming pool is expected to reopen next month after essential repair work is carried out.

Work began this week on renovating Machynlleth’s leisure centre.

Freedom Leisure, who run Bro Ddyfi Leisure Centre, said that essential work on the site will take up to five weeks to complete, with the swimming pool expected to reopen by the end of October.

In a statement, they said: “It is anticipated that this work will take 5 weeks to fully complete. “However, through a phased approach, we are hopeful that dry side facilities (sports hall, fitness suite, bowls hall) will re-open within four weeks followed by the re-opening of the swimming pool.

“A further statement will be issued in the following weeks with confirmation of a re-opening date. “We appreciate your continued patience during this time and Freedom Leisure are looking forward to welcoming you back.”