Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis welcomes Gugulethu Sports Council chairman Nceba Sandlana to the Civic Centre where they discussed the matter of swimming pools.
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Elderly residents supporting the Gugulethu Sports Council's campaign to have an indoor swimming pool in the area.
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Gugulethu Sports Council chairman Nceba Sandla inspecting the Vukuhambe swimming pool which is under renovation.
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The Gugulethu Sports Council (GSC) has started a petition to have an indoor swimming pool built in the area.
The area has two swimming pools, Emthonjeni, which reopened in December after it was closed for five years, and Vulindlela, which is closed for renovations.
When Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis opened the Emthonjeni pool he said the revamp was extensive.
However, GSC chairman Nceba Sandlana said while they appreciate the City's effort, they want an indoor swimming pool so that people can swim at any time.
"We started this process in 2020, consulting and engaging all stakeholders, with the aim of making sure that we get an indoor swimming pool," said Mr Sandlana.
He said they have met with councillors Mzwakhe Nqavashe and Patricia Van der Ross and it became clear that the focus would be on the Vulindlela swimming pool being rebuilt.
"The work is due to start in March, when engineers will come and do an overall assessment of all the damages. We are hoping we shall also know at this time whether our wish and humble request for an indoor swimming pool would be possible or not," he said
He appealed to the public to add their signatures on https://chng.it/hTbyj6G6jM to ensure that their dream is realised.
ANC sub-region convenor Sonwabo Ngxumza said they said they support the GSC application to convert Vulindlela into an indoor pool.
"Swimming is an excellent form of exercise that promotes physical health. An indoor pool would allow for consistent swimming programmes, lessons and recreational actvities. It will be safe and controlled," said Mr Ngxumza.