The Investing in the Future of Leisure web page provides an accessible source of information about the projects to help address public questions about the developments.

Councillor Eric Drysdale, leader of Perth and Kinross Council, said: “There have been lots of questions about PH2O and Glover Street, and I recognise that people want the Council to provide clearer answers. 

“We need to do a better job of making the information behind these decisions easy to find and explaining clearly what has been decided, why, and what happens next.

“We are investing £142million in leisure across Perth and Kinross at a time when many other local authorities are not able to make such significant levels of capital investment in leisure.”

Drysdale added: “We also need to make it clearer why Thimblerow was selected in 2024 and that options for Glover Street were considered, but that one of the key deciding factors for Thimblerow was that it allows us to keep swimming and the gym open until PH2O is built.

“I have listened to the concerns of residents who are keen to understand the reasons behind those decisions. 

“These FAQs are intended to be the first part of making those reasons easier to find.”

The details released bring together answers to questions about PH2O, the choice of Thimblerow, what will be included in the new facility, as well as the future of Perth Leisure Pool, Dewars Centre and Glover Street.

Drysdale explained that the “FAQs will be updated and information will be highlighted through social media, local press and other communication channels.”

It also gives further information about the options considered before the council made its decision. 

As the projects progress and further questions arise, the details will be updated and will increase in length.