It’s seems there’s just no end to the problems faced by the Armidale Hospital’s hydrotherapy pool which closed earlier this year due to water quality issues.

But the Hunter New England Health General Manager for Northern Tablelands, Wendy Mulligan, said the 40-year-old building was now in desperate need for more repairs.

“We are working hard to ensure Armidale’s hydrotherapy pool is safe for users, and can reopen as soon as possible,” she told The Express in a statement recently.

In March a new filtration system was installed with hopes for the pool to reopen once water quality testing was conducted.

“A replacement water treatment system has now been installed, which ensures the quality of the pool’s water,” Ms Mulligan said.

“As part of the process to ensure the pool is safe, we have also identified the need to complete some repairs to the building’s structure.

“The pool will remain closed while these important works are complete.”

The news has been a blow to many residents and swim schools who have been further inconvenienced by the recent closure of Armidale’s Town Pool for winter.

And the Lions Club, who had historically provided ongoing support and funding to maintain the facility, say they’ve been left in the dark.

“They [HNEH] haven’t asked us anything about it – but there’s been no contact,” Club president Shane Chaffey said on Monday.

“It’s been an ongoing project of ours [and] if they are prepared to come and talk to us we will be involved.

“I just think this is … like what’s next?

“Surely you’d have thought someone going over the place would have noticed if the roof isn’t in good condition and why spend money on filter if the roof is not up to scratch – it just doesn’t gel.”

The healthcare organisation has not confirmed a date for reopening – but said contractors were being organised to commence the works.