| Vandals force closure of Retreat swimming pool | Vandals force closure of Retreat swimming pool | | <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/Retreat%20swimming%20pool.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | <p>Staff arrived this morning to a break-in at the facility that resulted in significant damage to the plant room. Read more below:<br></p> | <p></p><p>Initial indications are that the thieves stole all pipes leading to the swimming pool filters and vandalised a number of other components in the plant room.</p><p>Staff arrived at the facility to find that the water level in the pool had dropped significantly, and the water to the facility was shut off to prevent any further water loss.</p><p>The incident comes just six months after the Retreat indoor swimming pool reopened to the public, following a period of critical repairs and maintenance. The work completed included upgrades to key systems and facilities – some of which were damaged in the incident. </p><p>Despite the extensive damage, the project team has undertaken some remedial work that may allow the pool to re-open as early as tomorrow. <br></p><p>However, this would be a temporary measure, and permanent repairs are scheduled to commence on Tuesday.</p><p>'This setback is incredibly disappointing and frustrating. An assessment has to be completed to determine the extent of the damage, and then the process will begin to do repairs. This facility is a hub for many local users, including swimming clubs and the latest closure is a blow. I want to appeal to the community to please come forward with any information that could help identify those responsible for this wanton act of destruction,' said Mayoral Committee Member for Community Services and Health, Councillor Francine Higham.<br></p><p>Incidents of crime can be reported to the City's Public Emergency Communication Centre on 021 480 7700. <br></p><p>Alternatively, the public can share tips for a potential reward via the City's 24-hour tip-off line on 0800 110 077.<br></p><p></p> | 2025-04-24T22:00:00Z | GP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891d | | | | | GP0|#9184fa4e-106f-4ac8-9827-bfbcedaa3186;L0|#09184fa4e-106f-4ac8-9827-bfbcedaa3186|Retreat swimming pool;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GPP|#33633380-b990-4c5d-be3d-084bf377a550;GP0|#06ac02e9-bb79-4ef2-8f56-4aca477d6b7d;L0|#006ac02e9-bb79-4ef2-8f56-4aca477d6b7d|Recreation parks;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#fc0a19bf-6a9b-42af-bc90-8a0d4b9f4eac;L0|#0fc0a19bf-6a9b-42af-bc90-8a0d4b9f4eac|vandalism;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb | 1 | | | | | | | | | | | 0 |
