SETTLE swimming pool is due to remain closed into the new year after being damaged in Storm Arwen.

A substantial amount of damage was done to the roof of the building as the storm caused havoc across the area, bringing down trees, damaging property and leaving people without power for several days.

Major redevelopment work is taking place at the pool at present and, whilst some damage was done to the building site, work was able to resume later in the same week.

A spokesperson said: "The roof damage, which was not connected to the building work, has led to water damage to the ceiling and some leakage onto the pool cover. The pool was closed on Saturday November 27 as soon as the extent of the damage was recognised. Classes, private hire and public sessions have all been cancelled until further notice.

"The pool had been operating on a reduced timetable with temporary changing arrangements whilst the redevelopment takes place and it had been hoped to keep it open for most of the building work which is due to be completed early next summer.

"The building is fully covered for insurance purposes and discussions are now taking place with the insurance company."