A West Yorkshire leisure centre has closed after
potentially weak concrete was discovered in the building.
Dewsbury Sports Centre is shut "until
further notice" after Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (Raac) was
found on Thursday.
In a joint statement, Kirklees Council and
centre managers Kirklees Active Leisure (KAL) described the move as a
"precautionary measure".
A "thorough and complex survey" needed to be carried
out at the site, it said.
The local authority and KAL said they would keep users of the
centre updated on progress, with no indication of how long the closure would
last.
A sign on the sports centre entrance told people it was closed
due to "unforeseen circumstances" and apologised to visitors.
The centre includes two swimming pools, a gym, spa area,
exercise studios and a sports hall.
Raac is a lightweight material that was used mostly in flat
roofing, but also in floors and walls, between the 1950s and 1990s
It is a cheaper alternative to standard concrete, but is less durable and
is susceptible to structural failure when exposed to moisture.
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