It is at least definitely long enough, they could not get that wrong, but at 2.2m deep, it is more than 25 per cent shallower than the recommended 3m depth for an elite pool, and not even in line ...

But a local councillor and the town swimming club have said the proposed pool's maximum depth is shallower than the current 2m (6.5ft), which will impact on what competitions can be held there.