THE multi-million pound refurbishment of Coral Reef Waterworld is on track to finish in the early summer of 2017 contractors have confirmed.

The popular attraction was closed earlier this year for a long overdue refurbishment, with the roof being completely replaced and five new flume towers set to be installed.

A huge £13m is being spent on the refurbishment, after Bracknell Forest Council thought it better to replace the creaking roof entirely rather than fix it in stages.

Mark Dyer, of building contractors Brymor, said: "We're really proud to be involved. It's an iconic building and a brilliant facility in the local area and to have the ability to be part of it is very exciting. We're bringing it up to modern standards.

"It's going to be a really tremendous facility for Bracknell.

"I've been amazed by the number of people I've spoken to who know about Coral Reef, people all across the south recognise it."

It is on track to reopen to the public in the summer of 2017 after building work was stalled earlier this year and will see five new state-of-the-art flume rides installed and a new flume tower built as well as an upgrade to the Lazy River The adult-only sauna world is also being full refitted, as is the Coconut Grove cafe, changing rooms and reception area.

It's hoped the new Coral Reef will also be more accessible as a lift is set to be installed to help people access the 18m high flume tower which will be five meters taller than the building itself.

The lift could make it possible for disabled people to use the five new flumes but the details of this are yet to be figured out according to Cllr Iain McCracken, lead member for culture.