Deadline extended on Umbilo pool repairs

THE state of the Tesoriere Pool, known as Tes Pool, in Umbilo was investigated by the ward councillor following numerous queries by the public on when the facility would open.

Ongoing repairs have plagued the community pool over the past few years. Berea Mail reported on the issue in September 2019, where the pool had been closed for repairs. At the time the pool was closed to fix broken tiles.
Ward councillor Mmabatho Tembe conducted an oversight visit at the park last Monday, to check on progress. In December, Tembe reported on social media that there was no water supply at the pool due to pipe theft. On Monday work at the pool had resumed.

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“Only now have staff been able to come in and start cutting the grass. The grounds are overgrown with weeds. The sad reality is the budget for pools, including Tes Pool, has also seemingly been re-directed without clarity on when it will be replaced. I have no answers as to when the pool will open,” she said.

She said the Democratic Alliance (DA) in eThekwini had been warning the Parks, Recreation and Culture (PRC) Unit of the consequences of neglecting municipal pools since June last year. At the time, she said the lack of maintenance and a chlorine contract had been blamed on the Covid-19 pandemic, however to date, nothing had been done.

Tembe said she would keep in touch with the department to keep on top of progress at this and other pools in eThekwini and to keep residents informed.

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