The Retreat indoor swimming pool has been temporarily closed due to vandalism.
COURTESY: CoCTThe City of Cape Town says staff arrived on Friday morning to a break-in at the facility that resulted in significant damage to the plant room. According to the municipality, thieves stole all pipes leading to the swimming pool filters and vandalised a number of other components in the plant room.
COURTESY: CoCTThe incident comes just six months after the Retreat indoor
swimming pool reopened to the public, following a period of repairs and
maintenance, including upgrades to key systems and facilities, ensuring a safer
and more efficient experience for pool users.
COURTESY: CoCTMMC for Community Services & Health, Francine Higham,
described the incident as disappointing and frustrating. She says permanent
repairs are scheduled to commence on Tuesday.
‘’An assessment has to be completed to determine the extent
of the damage, and then the process will begin to do repairs. This facility is
a hub for many local users, including swimming clubs and the latest closure is
a blow. I want to appeal to the community to please come forward with any
information that could help identify those responsible for this wanton act of
destruction.’’
Done By: Mitchum George
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