First hydrotherapy pool in Denbighshire one step closer
Councillor Diane King, lead member for education, children, and families, said: "I am really enthused to see how much progress this project has made.
"This will be the first of its kind in Denbighshire and will bring a really valued provision to the school and wider area.
"The work is progressing quickly, and I am looking forward to seeing it open in the autumn."
The project began earlier this year and is being delivered by the council's in-house architecture team.
The facility will include a 19ft hydrotherapy pool housed in a standalone building on the school grounds.
The building's core structure is now complete, with work underway on the roof and insulation.
The pool will be installed later this summer.
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Susan Roberts, headteacher at Ysgol Tir Morfa, said: "We are really excited to see how much progress has been made on the development of our hydrotherapy pool.
"The pupils at Ysgol Tir Morfa are excited to be able to have access to this wonderful hydrotherapy facility which will offer them a range of fantastic opportunities, supporting their physical and well-being development."
The building will feature energy-efficient insulation, solar panels, and underfloor heating to help reduce its carbon footprint and running costs.
Funding for the project comes from a combination of school fundraising and an Additional Learning Needs grant from the Welsh Government.
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