AN UPGRADE to North Berwick Sports Centre will see the popular venue close its doors for five days next month.

Essential maintenance and interior improvements will take place between Monday, November 5, and Friday, November 9.

The work includes replacement of floor coverings in the public areas and installation of new lighting within the swimming pool hall. Customers will also notice a refurbishment of the pool-side shower area.

The work is being funded by East Lothian Council, the proprietors of the building, and enjoyleisure, which manages the facility.

Bill Axon, general manager of enjoyleisure, said: “North Berwick Sports Centre is one of our more long-standing community facilities. We’re therefore delighted, with the support of East Lothian Council, to be able to inject some fresh life into the facility.”

The popular North Berwick sports facility attracted about 200,000 visitors last year.