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The Ministry of Health requested the inclusion of the
following information, for which I am largely indebted to the
Borough Engineer, A. F. Holt, Esq., M. I.C.E. -
1. Public Swimming Baths
(a) Croydon Suimming Baths
Croydon Central Baths, Scarbrook Road - 2 Pools.
Large Pool - Length 100', width 35', depth
shallow end 3'6" deep end 7'6"
Water capacity 115,664 gallons.
Snail Pool - Length 75', width 25', depth
shallow end 3'0" deep end 6'3"
Water capacity 57,000 gallons.
lb) Thornton Heath Baths - 2 Pools.
Large Pool - Length 100', width 36', depth
shallow end 3'6" deep end 10'0"
Water capacity 135,000 gallons.
Snail Pool - Length 66', width 33', depth
shallow end 3'0" deep end 5'
Water capacity 60,000 gallons.
Central Baths and Thornton Heath Baths are open for swimming
throughout the year and a complete water change is carried out
at each pool once every two years. Water losses incurred by
bathers and filter washing are made good from day to day from
the town mains supply.
(c) Purley Way Bathing Pool - 1 Pool - 1 Paddling Pool.
Large Pool - Length 200', width 100', depth
shallow end 2'9" deep end 15'
Water capacity 650,000 gallons.
Paddling Pool - 18' x 30' x 6"
The Pool is open for swimming only during the summer season
to September. The water is changed at the start of each
season.
The Paddling Pool is on continuous circulation to the pool
Alters, but is emptied and refilled daily.