The old water works in the heart of Bronte country could be turned into a naturally filtered open air pool with sauna, cafe and eco-lodges
still own the site - which consists of four 'basins' where water was once purified before new technology made them redundant around 30 years ago - through their land and estates arm Keyland, who have indicated that they are prepared to dispose of it via sale, lease or asset transfer agreement.
"A lot of people tell me they have swum in these natural pools in Europe, but over here we are more used to lidos - the square format and water that is chlorinated. We don't always know that there are ways to make water safe withour chemicals. Though the reservoir remains operational, the water treatment works have been disused for around 30 years
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