The City of Cape Town has announced that the beloved Sea Point swimming pool remains closed for maintenance, following the discovery of a sinkhole beneath the facility, Cape {town} Etc reports.
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The pool has been off-limits to the public since 17 September, when structural issues were identified during a routine inspection, as reported by Cape {town} Etc.
According to the City, the sinkhole was caused by a collapsed water line, which compromised the safety of the pool. ‘Sea Point swimming pool is one of our most popular facilities, open all year round,’ said Councillor Patricia Van der Ross, Mayoral Committee Member for Community Services and Health. ‘A routine inspection revealed a sinkhole formed by a collapsed water line. For a thorough damage assessment, the entire water line must be uncovered.’
Since the closure, the City has implemented strict safety measures, including fencing off the pool and installing warning signs to keep the public away from the site. In its latest update, the City confirmed that the pool has been drained and cleaned to prepare for further inspections and repairs.
Engineers have conducted an initial assessment, but the full extent of the damage will only be determined after the pipeline is excavated. ‘Once the excavation is complete, a second assessment will follow. Any required design work will be finalised before construction begins,’ the City explained in its media statement.
The City also revealed that repairs are needed beyond just the collapsed water line. The pool’s basin has suffered damage to its fibre lining, and mechanical equipment will require attention to ensure everything functions correctly upon reopening.
‘There is work needed on the pool basin, along with other plant and mechanical repairs, to guarantee the safe and effective reopening of the pool,’ added the City.
The City has not provided a definitive timeline for the pool’s reopening, stating that further updates will be shared as repairs progress.
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