A peaceful protest was organised by those behind the campaign to show the strength of opposition to Falkirk Council’s decision to close the sports centre.
The Recreation Centre is scheduled to close its doors on Friday, May 3. Councillors voted on January 31 to close it after Falkirk Council’s strategic property review surveyors reported the building was ‘Category D (Bad)’, meaning it is “life expired and/or serious risk of imminent failure”.
Urgent repairs identified included rewiring, new boilers and structural issues, with the estimated cost exceeding £4 million.
And last week the council closed the centre’s swimming pool with immediate effect after another inspection discovered water from the pool leaking into other parts of the building.
The Save Bo’ness Reccy campaign group are continuing their fight against the council’s decision and they were pleased with the turnout on Saturday.
Photographer Alan Murray captured these images from the protest.
1. Bo'ness Recreation Centre Closure Protest
The community turned out in force to show support for the campaign. (Pics: Alan Murray) Photo: Alan Murray
2. Bo'ness Recreation Centre Closure Protest
People (and their pets) attended outside the Rec on Saturday morning. Photo: Alan Murray
3. Bo'ness Recreation Centre Closure Protest
The weather didn't stop people from turning up to show their support Photo: Alan Murray
4. Bo'ness Recreation Centre Closure Protest
All ages were represented at the protest. Photo: Alan Murray