The Whitehill Pool gate, which is on a right of way, was targeted by vandals this week in the city’s East End.
Dennistoun councillor Elaine McDougall voiced concerns about the building falling into “disrepair” as it has been shut since December 2023 after dangerous RAAC concrete was found.
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Expressing concern over the gate, which had been sitting precariously before being moved, Councillor McDougall said: “What if that had fallen on somebody? There is a public right of way through the pool.”
The local Labour politician accused operators Glasgow Life of not taking enough action regarding the building since it closed.
She said: “Glasgow Life has let this building go to RACC and ruin. It is falling into disrepair.”
As well as missing out on swimming locally, children currently can’t use a games hall as its heating system is shared with the pool according to councillor McDougall.
She said: “There is no heating in the games hall. The school children are going to the Emirates Arena. Adults and kids are suffering over the loss of the pool.”
Glasgow Life Whitehill closed the pool when Reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) was discovered and the organisation said it will decide on its next steps depending on funding.
A Glasgow Life spokesperson said: “The gate that is part of the fence installed around Whitehill Pool was vandalised and removed from its hinges yesterday.
“We reported this to City Building and they have repaired it today. Glasgow City Council confirmed its available capital programme funding as part of the budget passed on 20 February.
“Officers will continue to discuss what is achievable at Whitehill Pool with the money available, based on proposals we have been developing since the discovery of RAAC in late 2023. When we have confirmation of next steps, we will discuss this with our stakeholders and users as soon as possible.”
Dennistoun residents have also been expressing concerns about the building and the vandalised fence gate on a local area information page on social media.
