Sea Point swimming pool sinkhole: When will the pool reopen?

Sea Point swimming pool still closed

The City of Cape Town has revealed that the popular Sea Point swimming pool is still closed and under maintenance.

The pool shut its doors from 17 September after a sinkhole was detected underneath the pool.

The site had been deemed unsafe for public use since then, and health and safety precautions were implemented, including signage and fencing of restricted areas.

Mayoral Committee Member for Community Services and Health, Councillor Patricia Van der Ross said that the sinkhole was created by a collapsed water line.

“Sea Point swimming pool is one of our most popular facilities, open all year long. During a routine inspection of the facility, a sinkhole was detected. The sinkhole was created by a collapsed water line. For a proper assessment of the damage and to determine the exact scope of work required for repairs, the entire water line must be unearthed.” Van der Ross said in the statement.

When will it reopen?

The City has since updated the public regarding the closure, announcing that all pools have been drained and cleaned to facilitate the next phase of inspections and repairs.

The City said that engineers had already conducted a first assessment and that work would begin in the coming weeks to further assess the condition of the pipeline.

They added that a full extent of the defects and damage could only be confirmed after excavation is completed.

“Following the excavation, a second assessment will be conducted, after which any necessary design work will be completed before construction begins. In addition to the pipeline repairs, work is also required on the pool basin due to fibre lining damage. This will be addressed alongside other plant and mechanical works to ensure the pool’s safe and functional reopening.” the City said in a media release.

Further updates will be given once progress has been made.