Dewsbury Sports Centre is shut after Raac was discovered inside.
Dewsbury Sports Centre includes two swimming pools, a gym, spa area, exercise studios and a sports hall
A West Yorkshire leisure centre has closed after potentially weak concrete was discovered in the building. Dewsbury Sports Centre is shut "until further notice" after Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete was found on Thursday. In a joint statement, Kirklees Council and centre managers Kirklees Active Leisure described the move as a "precautionary measure".The local authority and KAL said they would keep users of the centre updated on progress, with no indication of how long the closure would last.
A sign on the sports centre entrance told people it was closed due to "unforeseen circumstances" and apologised to visitors.Raac is a lightweight material that was used mostly in flat roofing, but also in floors and walls, between the 1950s and 1990s.and is susceptible to structural failure when exposed to moisture.
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