The planned £1.3 million refurbishment of Hurst Pool in East Molesey has been delayed for a second time, leaving local residents waiting for the facility upgrades to begin. Elmbridge Borough Council announced on 17 April 2026 that the project is facing further setbacks due to issues with the contractor.
The work, which is intended to improve the facility used by approximately 157,000 visitors annually, was originally set to start on 30 March 2026. A previous delay was caused by issues in the procurement process, which had pushed the start date to late April. With this latest postponement, there is currently no new confirmed date for when construction will begin.
The project at the Dunstall Way site, which has served the community since 1996, aims to deliver several improvements for swimmers. These include modernised changing rooms, upgraded interior décor, and improved vending provision for refreshments. The council also plans to enhance energy efficiency at the building, which is operated on their behalf by Places Leisure.
The council has stated that it is working to finalise a revised timeline for the project and will provide an update to the community once a new start date is confirmed.
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