More Johannesburg swimming pools confirmed for reopening: Here’s which ones
The slow pace of maintenance work and shortgae of chemicals and staff were blamed for the delay in reopening Johannesburg's pools.
The Johannesburg municipality has missed its target to reopen 23 public swimming pools by 12 October, instead reopening 20 pools. However, an additional 10 facilities have been added to the reopening schedule, bringing the total to 30 pools. The remaining 26 pools are still undergoing preparation, with some facing ongoing electricity supply interruptions and water-related challenges.
The department has addressed some issues, such as sourcing 3,750kg of swimming pool chemicals and hiring additional lifeguards and cashiers, but some facilities remain closed due to security concerns and community-related challenges.
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