Abandoned reservoir could become new outdoor lido with sauna pods, heated pool and cafe

A NEW outdoor swimming pool could open in the UK – taking over an abandoned 115-year-old reservoir.

Kettlewell Reservoir was built in 1909 in the St Ives Regional Park in Bingley.

yorkshireswimworksA new lido could replace a former reservoir in West Yorkshire[/caption] yorkshireswimworksKettlewell Reservoir was abandoned and left to ruin[/caption]

However, it was left to ruin and has since been abandoned, with nature taking over it following a number of leaks.

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