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Last Updated: Thursday, 12 May, 2005, 05:32 GMT 06:32 UK
State of troubled spa assessed
Interior of Bath Spa
The Bath Spa complex is almost three years overdue
Councillors and members of the press are being shown around the Bath Spa for the first time since its main contractor was sacked.

The new contractors begin work at the city centre site on Monday.

Capita Symonds was due to move in last week but there was a delay in former builders, Mowlem, vacating the spa.

Mowlem was dismissed by Bath and North East Somerset Council (B&NES) following a bitter dispute and a series of public rows over the development.

First weeks

Capita Symonds was appointed by the council to finish off the spa, which is two and a half years behind schedule.

Problems at the complex included peeling paint in the pools and leaking floors.

Staff from Capita Symonds plan to spend the first few weeks checking the state of the spa building.

Mowlem says the council is in breach of its contract and is considering legal action.


SEE ALSO:
Mowlem quits Spa following delay
14 Apr 05 |  Somerset
New firm due at city spa project
11 Apr 05 |  Somerset
Why the Spa saga may end in court
09 Apr 05 |  Somerset
Bath Spa contractor told to leave
08 Apr 05 |  Somerset
Bath Spa in pictures
07 Feb 05 |  In Pictures


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