TEMPORARY changing rooms will be in place at a swim centre between now and the new year as work begins on creating modern changing facilities at the centre.

The facilities at Hitchin Swimming Centre, on Fishponds Road, mean that six family cubicles and two group changing areas will be available, in addition to new individual cubicles.

The majority of the male and female-only areas will be removed, and shower zones will offer a rinse down area in which swimwear is worn.

Private male and female showers and toilets will still be available.

The new changing area will allow for flexibility by people using the pool such as parents wanting to change with their children.

The temporary arrangements are scheduled to begin today.