A feasibility study will need to be carried out before construction on the project can start. (Image: Community Waters CIC)
An “ambitious” project could see a patch of English countryside transformed into an astounding water attraction complete with geothermal pools, a sauna and play areas, if plans get the greenlight.
The proposed project, called Stroud Waters, would be constructed on Court Farm, surrounded the Cotswold Way in Gloucestershire, .
The mastermind behind the plans, Amy Morris, is a fan of cold water swimming and has put forward her vision of two pools filled with safe, clean water.
These would be naturally filtered by aquatic and biofiltration systems with heat for the water on one of the pools a geothermal well provides, allowing visitors to take a warm dip all year round.
The second pool included in the plans would change temperature naturally as the seasons change.
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Morris says ‘concrete evidence’ is needed that the plans are possible. (Image: Community Waters CIC)
The land on which it would be built is being donated by local farmer Adam Knight, who has also offered to convert a preexisting barn on the grounds into changing rooms and a sauna, as per the outlet.
The plans also propose an on-site play area for children and as a wellbeing space that would be available to hire and seating areas.
Speaking to the , Ms Morris said: “[This project] is really ambitious, and it’s got the wow factor about it, but that is why I know it’s going to be an amazing success.”
First, she’ll nneed to raise £36,000 to fund a feasibility study, which would reveal any potential issues the project may face, only then can construction work begin.
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Around 71% of the funds needed for the feasibility study have been raised so far. (Image: Community Waters CIC)
“We need concrete evidence that it’s possible to create what we’re thinking of,” Ms Morris added.
“We want to make sure that we are getting all our ducks in a row so that when we present this to the council, they can see that we’ve thought of everything.”
At the time of writing, 252 needed for the study (around 71%).
Provided the feasibility study is funded and proves successful, a pre-application consultation will be submitted to the council in the summer.
Ms Hopes hopes that the pools will be ready by 2026 if all goes well.