THE re-opening of the swimming pool at Malvern Splash has been delayed.

It was hoped the refurbishment work on the pool would be complete by May.

Malvern Hills District Council's head of sport and recreation services Ian Mumford said that delays in procuring services and ensuring a high standard of work had pushed the date back to July.

He said the work would be completed in time for the school summer holidays.

The second phase of the £1.4 million project should be opened in September. The extensive refurbishment provides a new reception and coffee bar, new changing rooms, larger fitness suite, health suite, dance studio, therapy rooms and a crche.

While work continues the existing fitness suite remains open.