MARTEL MAXWELL: Does someone have to die before Yousaf agrees to Olympia inquiry?

LET’s talk about the Olympia swimming pool.

I’m hoping you can help me catch up.

It started well, to the tune of £31.5million – the cheapest (by £4.5million) of six tenders.

After a time, it closed because of an issue with a light fitting, before further investigation uncovered corrosion on the flumes.

There was a roof leak, possible incorrect levels of chemicals in the water and plans to combat condensation with baby oil.

Oh and insulation would have prevented objects falling from the ceiling.

But finally it reopened and all was well – until a few weeks ago when it wasn’t because a metal rod fell from a flume and almost hit a swimmer.

Am I up to speed?

Thankfully we have a free........

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