A CAMERA system will be installed in a pool to help keep swimmers safe after a blind spot was revealed.

Following a routine safety review, a blind spot was revealed in part of Dovercourt Bay Lifestyles' pool during certain parts of the day due to light reflection off the water.

This resulted in the need to have two lifeguards on duty at all times- even when the number of swimmers was very low.

Therefore as a temporary measure the affected section of the leisure centre pool was closed during quieter times.

The CCTV will be installed and available in early May, and after a period of time getting used to the system and making any required adjustments – as well as staff receiving training – the system will then become fully operational.

Mike Carran, head of sport and leisure at Tendring Council, said the system would help to keep people safe.

“The safety of our leisure centre customers is paramount, and that is why we took immediate action when this was identified,” he said.

“I would like to reassure swimmers that the CCTV is to ensure bather safety, and the operation will be in line with our privacy policy.”

A budget of £49,500 has been made available for this project.