DELAYS in the repair of Firwood Road pool in Effingham has left residents frustrated and angry. The pool was closed in July last year and according to some residents, work has seemingly come to a halt.
The pool was closed to attend to a leakage problem which has affected residents on Falkirk Avenue, directly behind the pool. The municipal pool has been drained and several sections around the pool have been dug up, however, there seems to be no progress in repair work.
Ward councillor Bobby Maharajh said he has been inundated with calls from parents in the area regarding the matter.
“Residents are stuck with a construction site and a job that doesn’t seem to be moving towards completion, much like the Rachel Finlayson Pool on the beachfront. The pool has been closed for 10 months already and there has been little feedback as to when it will be ready.
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“It’s disappointing as its stopping children in the area from enjoying the facilities. I was contacted by a group of youngsters who wanted to start a swimming club but the idea has fallen flat and their has ebbed away due to the lengthy repair process,” he said.
eThekwini Head of Communications, Tozi Mthethwa could not confirm when the repair work would be completed.
She apologised to residents for the inconvenience.
“The Firwood Swimming Pool was closed in order to allow for an investigation into water leaks, which when discovered, were responsible for a large amount of water loss. The investigation has been completed and the repairs to the pool will commence soon. We apologise for the inconvenience,” Mthethwa said.
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