A new vision of the future of Govanhill Baths has been revealed as residents attempt to raise £200,000 to help fund its regeneration.

Described as a community hub, the swimming pool and centre have long been feature of the south side of Glasgow and locals have spent years campaigning for its rejuvenation.

The building became a symbol of resistance in 2001 as Glasgow City Council tried to shut it down citing visitor numbers.

Save Our Pool protesters occupied the school in the summer of that year until they were forcibly removed.

Now, with help from the Lottery Fund, Big Lottery, Historic and Environment Scotland and Glasgow City Council, the baths are set to reopen if the rest of the funding can be secured.

The announcement of the baths' closure sparked anger in the Govanhill community and across the city.

Glasgow City Council said the pool was not used enough to justify expensive repairs which they said would be in the region of £750,000.

The Save Our Pool community action group was formed to oppose and resist the move, and organised various protests and events throughout early 2001.

One such event, a march through the area attracted around 1000 people.

Plans were then made to occupy the pool before the official closure, set by the council as March 23, 2001.

The occupation took place days before the date, with protesters chaining themselves to changing rooms. It continued for five months until a raid by police forcibly removes those who remain.

The battle over the baths continues for years, until the Govanhill Baths Community Trust took over the facility as a community hub.

The campaign to regenerate the building has been fought for over a decade and now the trust believes it is close to restoring the historic bathhouse to its former glory.

Money from the Lottery Fund, Big Lottery, Historic and Environment Scotland and Glasgow City Council is funding the regeneration.

A new reception, community cafe and gym are planned in the major refurbishment.

The learner and ladies' pools will be restored, with new changing facilities added and historic cubicles restored to allow for family and accessible cubicles. A Turkish suite, featuring a sauna and steam room, is also planned.

Now the trust aims to raise £200,000 on top of the existing cash to make sure the project can take place and the baths can return to its place in the heart of the community.