"A LIDO could undergo a huge facelift and a new deep diving centre could be built under plans to go before Greenwich Council next week.
Planning permission is being sought to renovate Charlton Lido, Hornfair Park, Shooters Hill Road, and build a diving facility - described as the only one of its kind in the country.
The move by Open Waters Ltd would secure the future of the popular open-air pool, built in 1939, which is badly in need of work.
In the summer of 2004, it was forced to close due to health and safety fears and repeated vandalism, but reopened after pressure from angry swimmers.
The plans would see the existing lido refurbished with new toilets, changing and shower room facilities, a diving shop and a cafe.
A three-storey building would be constructed alongside it, boasting an indoor 35m-deep diving centre, a gym, a club room, teaching space and a manager's flat."
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