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13:27 GMT, Thursday, 29 May 2008 14:27 UK

In Pictures: £17m leisure centre

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The DG One leisure centre in Dumfries has opened its doors after about 20 months of construction works at a cost of £17m

Children's pool

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The centre has three swimming pool areas including one for children which has a moveable floor

Flumes inside leisure centre

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The more adventurous can have a shot at the flumes which spiral up out of one water area

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A fitness studio for aerobics and other classes is also part of the leisure complex

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A bank of exercise machines is among the fitness equipment on offer

Leisure centre external view

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The centre suffered a number of delays which put it several months behind schedule

Court and entertainment area

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A large indoor court area also doubles as an entertainment hall which can stage events for up to 1,200 spectators

People inside water walkers

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Special "water walkers" have already proved popular with people using the DG One centre

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