Planning has officially been approved for Sea Lanes Canary Wharf, a floating, natural water swimming pool at Eden Dock in London.

The new centre – which will a stepping stone between a swimming pool and open water swimming – will be set within Eden Dock, which is regularly tested to EU Bathing Standards and rated excellent.

As well as a 50 metre, six-lane, open water pool, there will be two saunas powered by 100 per cent renewable energy, a community clubhouse, year-round wellness events, food, drink and retail.

Set to launch this summer, the venue will be open 364 days a year. Designed for swimmers of all ages and abilities, both pay-per-swim and membership options will be available.

It will be operated by the team behind Sea Lanes Brighton, the UK’s first National Open Water Swimming Centre.

Joe McNulty, director at Sea Lanes, says: “Sea Lanes Canary Wharf will be more than just a swimming pool – it will be an urban oasis for health and wellbeing all set within the green and biodiverse waterfront of Eden Dock. We’re excited to create a space where Londoners can connect with nature, their community and themselves.” 

Canary Wharf Group is the developer. It develops, manages and owns interests in around 9 million square feet of mixed-use space, more than 1,400 build to rent apartments and is committed to sustainability.

Shobi Khan, CEO at Canary Wharf Group, said: “Almost one year on from the opening of Eden Dock, we’re making another bold step forward in the enhancement of our green and blue spaces at Canary Wharf.  Sea Lanes Canary Wharf will build on the success of Eden Dock as a unique wellness destination, where access to nature, leisure and world-class amenities are seamlessly integrated.” 

Construction is set to begin soon.