Costly flumes look set to close

THE Beau Sejour flumes could be removed to save money.

Culture and Leisure minister Mike O'Hara said the water chutes had an estimated lifespan of 10 years and the centre's had been there for 20.

'Maintenance is increasing year-by-year,' he said. 'In the last five to seven years, there has also been a noticeable fall in the number of users.'

Between £25,000 and £30,000 was needed to fund essential work and a similar amount had to be spent annually on maintenance, he added.

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