North Yorkshire Council Takes Possession of Scarborough's Alpamare Water Park

Wednesday, 20 December 2023 12:28

By Matthew Pells

The Waterpark’s future to be assessed as the council takes on the attraction

North Yorkshire Council has today (Wednesday, December 20) taken possession of the Alpamare waterpark in Scarborough.

Contractors working for the authority will now undertake assessments and ensure the site is safe before options are explored to consider the future operation of the attraction. The facility features indoor and outdoor pools, waterslides and a spa.

The tenant of the North Bay attraction, Benchmark Leisure Ltd, went into administration in October this year.

North Yorkshire Council’s assistant director for commercial, property and procurement, Kerry Metcalfe, said:

“I can confirm we have taken possession of the former Alpamare waterpark in Scarborough.

“We are committed to ensuring that all the necessary assessments and work is undertaken in a thorough and professional manner and that we consider all options for the future operation of the site.

“Through this, it is hoped that measures will be in place to open the facility in time for the main 2024 summer season. We will keep the public updated as the necessary work progresses.”

The news has been welcomed by local users of the pool who had been concerned about the facility falling into disrepair.

Labour Party Parliamentary Candidate for Scarborough and Whitby, Alison Hume said:

"I am relieved to see that North Yorkshire Council have taken over the site as we were concerned about security and maintenance.

The challenge now is to make sure Alpamare is operated for the benefit of the local community with affordable entrance fees. I call on the Council to use the net zero devolution funds to retrofit the site and install the latest in energy capturing technology securing its both its future and local jobs."

"It is important that the local community is consulted at every step of the way by the Council, especially given the lack of transparency over the previous dealings of the Conservative led Scarborough Borough Council with regards to the original Alpamare deal.

I look forward to Alpamare reopening as soon as possible”