Work has begun to completely refurbish the Harpenden Swimming Pool Health Suite.

An investment of £25,000 has been made by St Albans District Council and 1Life, which run the swimming pool on the council's behalf.

The investment will see new updated facilities of the sauna, steam room, solarium and the changing areas.

Councillor Annie Brewster said: "Once completed, the refurbished health suite will provide users with a great place to relax and wind down.

"The work will provide updated facilities alongside the existing spa pool and is part of the Council’s ongoing strategy to improve our sports and leisure facilities around the District."

Mark Braithwaite, Regional Director for 1Life, said: "We have been listening to what our members have been telling us and this work is in response to their suggestions.

"The redevelopment of these facilities at the pool will provide our members with a fantastic new health suite and will also attract new customers who want to use the centre as a place for relaxation and gentle exercise."

The work, which began on Monday, is due to take around four weeks to complete, with disruptions kept to a minimum.