Swimmers are in for a thrill after the opening of much-anticipated flume.

People for Places, which runs Maldon’s Blackwater Leisure Centre, announced last Wednesday that its flume is now open.

This marks the end of a major £2m refurbishment at the Blackwater centre and the Dengie Hundred Sports Centre in Burnham by Maldon District Council.

A Places for People spokesman said: "Blackwater Leisure Centre is excited to present to you a brand new water flume.

"Have fun & get soaked!"