The first stage of construction work that will help to turn Penzance into a spa resort has not failed to catch people's attention.
Should all go to plan the development will eventually see a section of Jubilee Pool heated by geothermal energy - becoming the first facility of its kind in Britain to make use of hot rocks below the ground.
Those connected with the pool and the wider community have been excited to witness the first stages of drilling that will create a 1.5km deep geothermal well and will allow future bathers to enjoy a section of water heated at around 35°C in spring 2019.
From the Global Geothermal News archives:
- Tuesday, June 13, 2017 - United Kingdom: Tender Re-Issued for Geothermal Drilling Project at Cornwall Lido
- Friday, June 2, 2017 - United Kingdom: Work on Cornish Geothermal Pool to Begin in September
- Monday, November 28, 2016 - United Kingdom: Geothermal Heated Outdoor Pool Gets Go Ahead