Lucan Swimming Pool Progress Report January to April 2026

Previous rolling report of many here: https://www.paulgogarty.com/post/lucan-pool-progress-july-to-october-2025

12th January 2026 (from Cllr Helen Farrell) - Pool to get test fills in the next week

This was originally scheduled for last April, but CEO Colm Ward announced at the monthly Council meeting today that the pool is being filled for testing this week, with the anticipated handover to the operator Aura scheduled for the end of next month. We just got reports in that the pool already got a test fill today.

Positive news if it finally happens. Expect some slippage even as the schedule tightens, given past history.

The full report from today:

"Following a tender process, a replacement main contractor has been appointed to compete Lucan Leisure Campus and they are working closely with SDCC Architects, the project design team and critical sub-contractors to close out the swimming pool, as well as undertaking some required remedial works. Mechanical and building management system works are currently being completed to allow the pool to be filled this month with handover of the pool to the operator expected this quarter. Separately, it was great to see Esker Boxing Club hold an official opening of their new facility within the refurbished existing leisure centre on the campus last month."