The SLP article just isn't really clear what it is saying.

As far as I understand it Option 3 is the same as option 1 but sooner i.e. modern newbuild pool facilitites but the retention of the frontage block for associated uses.

In terms of what the rest of Lewisham might think the key issue is whether the Willow Way option is deliverable as although it may appear cheaper that is meaningless if you can't actually do it or it is very hard to achieve (because of planning policies).

We are told that the february pool costs are based on the going rate for such a facility (in 2008/09) and that the retention of the frontage block doesn't add to the cost over an above an all new facility. We understand the Council used their experience at Wavelengths to review the cost issues.

Which cost at which point any of us might have confidence in is another matter entirely.....

But it is surely a good thing for the whole of Lewisham for them to have top rate swimming facilities to serve as much of the borough as possible, from a fitness, social and economic point of view?

Lets hope the Mayor agrees tomorrow and presses ahead with Dartmouth Road, we can then work together to deliver an excellent facility.