R41m to fix public pools

The City of Cape Town has reopened 37 of its 38 public swimming pools for the summer season.

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This is the first time in 15 years that this many facilities have opened simultaneously.

The city has followed a phased approach to reopening pools during the summer season, which extends into the new year.

Patricia van der Ross, mayoral committee member for community services and health, said the availability of the swimming pools in the summer months is "an achievement" for the communities of Cape Town "despite the challenges posed by ageing infrastructure".