The Flamingo Pool in Axminster is expected to reopen in late February or early March, with emergency repair work currently being carried out.

The main pool has remained closed since Christmas, after a major fault was discovered and the pool had to be drained for further inspection. 

The hydrotherapy pool remains open, although booking is essential by calling 01297 35800.

The latest update from the Flamingo Pool said a local firm had now been appointed to install new supports for the main pool and work was expected to take five to six weeks.

The statement said: "We are delighted to announce that this morning we have instructed a local firm of construction specialists to manufacture and install the supports for the pool.

"The staff and trustees decided that, to ensure the safety of the public, that we would replace all 80 of the supporting struts. 

"We are now able to give a provisional date for the opening the main pool as around the end of February or beginning of March. As work progresses, we will be able to be more specific."