Swimming Pool Specialists
Quality & Excellence
Honest & Reliable
Customer Satisfaction
Swimming Pool Specialists
Quality & Excellence
Honest & Reliable
Customer Satisfaction
The Challenge
Returning to a long-standing pool more than three decades later
This outdoor swimming pool on the outskirts of Winchester was originally built by Harlequin Pools in March 1989. The 32′ x 16′ liner pool featured fibreglass panel construction, a diving board, a square-ended GRP step unit and simulated York stone paving. Harlequin continued to maintain the pool through several changes of ownership, including replacing the liner in 2010.
By September 2025, the current owners wanted to modernise the pool while preserving its original character. The brief was to improve safety and refresh the interior, retaining the existing plant, heating, depth and overall layout.
The Transformation
Carefully updating the pool while preserving its character
The refurbishment began with the removal of the original GRP step unit, replaced by a new three-tread step with a custom seat. The walls and floor were repaired and prepared for a Vogue Prestige on-site liner, while the in-wall fittings were renewed. A new cover pit was also constructed to accommodate a navy blue Aquamatic automatic safety cover.
New copings were installed around the pool edge, while the original paving and pointing were retained where still sound. The diving board was also reinstated, preserving one of the pool’s defining original features.
The Finished Results
A renewed pool with its history still intact
The completed renovation gives this much-loved pool a fresh, contemporary appearance while respecting the quality and character of the original 1989 design. Modern safety features and carefully considered upgrades improve everyday usability without altering the pool’s established proportions or layout. By retaining key original elements alongside sympathetic new additions, Harlequin has ensured the pool continues to provide many more years of enjoyment while remaining true to its history.
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