Kirkcaldy Leisure Centre reopened on Thursday after a technical fault in the building’s pump room.
Swimmers were escorted out of the pool during an evacuation, with eyewitnesses claiming that the incident was referred to by staff as a “major emergency”.
Members of staff were also placed outside the centre’s doors to turn away would-be visitors on Wednesday evening.
The main swimming at Kirkcaldy Leisure Centre. Image: Supplied.
Fife Sports and Leisure Trust, the arm’s-length body which manages the building on behalf of Fife Council confirmed customers were evacuated as a precaution.
Although the centre reopened on Thursday Fife Sports and Leisure Trust said work is ongoing to a repair a fault in the heating and monitoring systems.
A spokeswoman said: “Staff are working with engineers to repair a fault to the facility’s heating system and are monitoring all systems.
“An engineer is expected onsite on Thursday morning to carry out necessary works. The trust thanks customers for their continued support.”
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Kirkcaldy Leisure Centre reopens after ‘technical fault’
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