Spring welcomes the swimming season
Spring is here and this means the swimming season has officially begun.
As of Monday, September 1, until March 31 next year, municipal swimming pools in Ekurhuleni are open for use says metro spokesperson Themba Gadebe.
All swimming pools, with the exception of the Boksburg North and Delville pools, operate from Tuesday to Saturday (10am to 6pm) and from 2pm to 6pm on Sundays and public holidays.
“The City’s pools are closed on Mondays, including public holidays which fall on that day, Christmas Day and Good Friday. The entrance fee varies from R5 at Category C pools, R10 at Category B pools, and R15 at Category A pools,” says Gadebe.
Gadebe says the total number of public pools in Ekurhuleni is 35, and 28 were opened on Monday.
He points out that the Etwatwa, Selection Park, Alra Park, Benoni Central, Katlehong and Van Dyk Park swimming pools are non-operational due to various reasons.
He says investigations into structural problems at the Etwatwa pool are ongoing, while the Selection Park and Van Dyk Park facilities will undergo total rehabilitation in the 2015/16 financial year.
“The City wishes all swimmers a safe summer in the water, and reminds all patrons to its pools to abide by the rules at all times.”
Operation hours at Category A (heated) swimming pool in Boksburg North is as follows:
Mondays closed; Tuesdays to Thursdays 5am to 8pm; Fridays 5am to 5:30pm; Saturdays 10am to 6pm; Sundays and public holidays except Mondays – 2pm to 6pm. – @TumeloBoksburg
