The Retreat Swimming Pool has re-opened after repairs when a break-in at the facility last month resulted in significant damage to the plant room.
Last month, staff arrived at the facility to find that it
had been burgled and pipes stolen just six months after the pool had reopened
to the public, following a period of repairs and maintenance.
The closure of the pool reportedly affected nearly two thousand
users over the period.
COURTESY: City of Cape TownMMC for Community Services & Health, Francine Higham,
said however that there is an issue with the heating units, but it is being
attended to. Despite this, the water is at a warm temperature.
‘’Although the heating units have not yet reached the
regular temperature of 26 degrees Celsius, they are currently at 23.5 to 24
degrees Celsius. Repairs cost in excess of R50 000 and included the replacement
of pipes and two gauges (one was damaged and one was stolen), the replacement
of a tap inside the plant room and repairs to mixing drums,’’ said Higham.
The pool accommodates a number of aquatics clubs and other
organisations like Eco Active, the NSRI, and Learn to Swim, catering to early
childhood development centres, primary and high schools, and seniors from
various communities.
‘’I am really happy that the Retreat Swimming Pool is open
for business again. While the water is slightly cooler than normal, we are
working hard to get it back to optimal levels, and we are eager to welcome back
all of our regular users. The pool is a well-used facility and offers a space
for exercise, recreation, socialising, fun, health and fitness. The closure,
even though temporary, once again highlighted the impact that vandalism and
theft of our infrastructure has on communities. I want to encourage residents to
take ownership of our facilities and say something when they see something.
Help us bring the perpetrators to book as these facilities belong to all of us,’’
said Francine Higham, Mayoral Committee Member for Community Services and
Health.
Done by: Elona Sibunzi
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