Due to the current Level 3b water restrictions implemented in the City of Cape Town, the City is changing the operating times at all public swimming pools for the remainder of the summer season.
With the exception of four indoor facilities, all public swimming pools will be closed from Monday to Thursday, starting on Monday 13 February. The swimming pools will only be open to the public from 14:00 until 17:00 on Fridays and from 10:00 – 17:00 on Saturdays and Sundays until the end of March when pools will close for the winter season.
“With low usage levels during the week, it is impractical to keep these pools open while facing the current water crisis in Cape Town,” says Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security; and Social Services, Ald JP Smith.
Swimming pools need to be backwashed every day in order to maintain optimum water quality levels, it is estimated that more than 1 680 kl of water per day will be saved just by eliminating the daily backwash of these pools. Showers at pools will be switched off and splashing in pools will also be monitored and restricted.
