Mayoral committee member for safety and security JP Smith said it was recommended that the amended open season for all other pools be December 1 to January 31.
“The primary goal is to keep as many pools open as long as we can The four indoor pools and Sea Point Pavilion (currently the only salt water pool, which means it is not affected by water restrictions) are open throughout the year where operationally possible.”
Smith said the Recreation and Parks Department was exploring practical alternatives to filling and topping up pools. “This includes capturing, treating and reusing backwashed water (which is where most water is lost during pool cleaning), and using extracted sea-water to fill and top up pools.