Canary Wharf swimming spot set to reopen on weekend

An open water swimming spot is to reopen at Middle Dock, in Canary Wharf’s business district, this weekend for a third summer. Love Open Water, which runs the swim sessions, said tests have shown the water levels had "consistently exceeded the minimum requirements for bathing standards" and are "completely clean and safe to swim in". The facility first opened to swimmers in 2022 and is back this year until October due to "overwhelming demand" from workers, residents and visitors, Canary Wharf Group (CWG) said. "During the early development of Canary Wharf, a cofferdam was put in at the entrance of Middle Dock, fully closing it off from the surrounding docklands and the River Thames", it explained. "It is entirely enclosed and totally untouched by any overflows or waste". Every session is lifeguarded and can be enjoyed by competent open water swimmers over the age of 10.

BBC News (03/07/2024)   Evening Standard (03/07/2024)