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TV DEBUT
FOR PLASTICA POOL
COVER IN LIDO
MAKEOVER
THIS: View over the Lido with its new
Plastica cover on the pool
BELOW: Parts of the cover and reel system
being craned into place
BELOW MIDDLE: The Plastica commercial
cover and reel system in place at the Lido
BELOW BOTTOM: The finished
Lido in all its glory
KTV’s second series of Ty’s Great The cover features Plastica’s handmade,
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British Adventure features an fully sealed and foam-filled leading edge
inspirational makeover of the which will assist with the ease of use of the
famous Portishead Lido near system, as well as assisting with buoyancy
Bristol, which had been closed down by and longevity. Steve Smith, UK Sales
the council last year. Manager, said: “Our product will meet the
In just seven days it was refurbished and Lido’s need for a strong cover. All the
reopened with the help of the local edges of the cover are hemmed to prevent
community and American TV presenter Ty fraying and we weld the seams lengthways
Pennington well known for Extreme to ensure that they are not strained when
Makover:Home Edition in the USA. it is reeled in and out.”
An important part of the transformation The Lido was a hive of activity with
was a heat retention cover and reel workmen digging up slabs and laying
system that was manufactured and concrete, alongside an army of volunteer
installed by Plastica. painters who painted everything that was
A significant reduction in ongoing still for more than a few minutes! However,
heating bills is vital for the Lido’s future. the deadline of 6pm was looking impossible
Following a campaign to keep the pool with 2 days of relentless rain and wind. At
open, the council handed it over to a noon on Tuesday the pool was only half full,
community Trust to run. The Trust was so Ty cajoled Bristol Water into allowing a
keen to find a cover that provided a variety fire hydrant to be used to fill the pool. By
of benefits including a considerable Wednesday lunchtime Plastica were able to
reduction in energy costs, ease of use, float the cover, attach the straps and wind
quality and strength to ensure it lasts for wire system and complete its testing. A
many years to come. local band entertained everyone while they
Plastica stepped up to help the project frantically tried to complete all the work in
and the challenge of creating a bespoke time for the grand opening at 7pm.
solution for the 12.7m x 33.5m Lido at short The programme will be aired on UKTV
notice. The pool is just 40 metres from the in September and on the ABC network in
sea at high tide, so Plastica provided its top the USA. spn
of the range Superflex 6mm cover with a
UV stabilised coating and a bench reel
PLASTICA
system. In addition, Plastica supplied a
telephonesolid 01424 857743
wind wire system to ensure that the cover
envelopeback jody.perkins@plasticapools.com
stays anchored down in harsh weather.
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