The current position
Forest Hill Pools are being redeveloped following a decision by the Mayor in February 2008. The proposal is to build a new pool, as well as dry fitness facilities and may include a new housing development on the Forest Hill Pool/Louise House site.
Click here to view the development options and give us your views.
Consulting on the new design
From Monday 21 July until Friday 8 August there will be an exhibition at Forest Hill Library, Dartmouth Road, SE23 3HZ (0208 699 2065). Feedback forms will be available at the exhibition.
You can view the proposals and have your say online by clicking here.
A range of other consultation will be taking place through specific focus groups throughout this period.
For more information on the consultation please contact Helen Ferguson, Programme Management Unit on 0208 314 8758 email helen.ferguson@lewisham.gov.uk.
Historical features
A range of historical features from the façade and the building may be used within the new design to reflect the heritage of the area. An Historical Surveyor will be appointed to identify items of interest and the items will be isolated and stored for the build programme.
Demolition
Demolition of the site including Louise House, is scheduled for early Autumn.
Ongoing communication
Local residents and interested organisations can be kept informed about the progress of the pool build programme through the council web site. In addition there will be regular pool updates posted at Forest Hill library on the notice board. There is also a growing email group listing who will be receiving briefings and updates and if you would like to be on that email group, please send an email stating that you want to be included on the Forest Hill Pool email group to annette.stead@lewisham.gov.uk.
Minutes of the Forest Hill Pools Stakeholder Group held on the 11 June 2008.