The location of the six-lane 25m pool and cafe, in the grounds of Chilton Trinity School, has been criticised by a campaign group as not being central.

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"We now have a climbing wall and a bouldering wall next to the swimming pool, with a cafe and terrace overlooking Harlech Castle, " he said.

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The facility, which opens to the public on 20 August, features a 50m swimming pool, a 20m community pool, sports hall, cafe and 100-station gym.

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