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Art Deco Lido Earns National Recognition
5 Oct
Summary
- Jubilee Pool in Penzance listed among 25 top heritage projects.
- Architectural Heritage Fund provided largest loan for geothermal heating.
- Project enables year-round swimming at the historic lido.
The Jubilee Pool in Penzance, Cornwall, has been honored on a list of 25 significant heritage projects. This recognition comes from The Architectural Heritage Fund, an organization dedicated to preserving and repurposing historic buildings. The fund highlighted the pool's geothermal heating project, which received its largest heritage impact loan to date: £850,000.
This substantial investment facilitated the creation of the UK's first geothermal heating system for a lido. The aim of this pioneering initiative is to enable continuous, year-round swimming at the beloved art deco facility. The Jubilee Pool's inclusion underscores the successful integration of modern sustainability with historical architecture.
