WESTVILLE Swimming Pool was once again a favourite for many Durbanites who flocked there with their families to cool off and enjoy the holidays.

In December, City officials said they were expecting an influx of more than a million visitors over the festive season who would most likely look to enjoy Durban’s golden-sand beaches and other swimming facilities that the municipality has on offer.

The swimming pools were announced as an alternative to the beaches.

Mayor Cyril Xaba said the primary aim of the municipality’s swimming pools is to provide and maintain a safe aquatic environment for recreational and competitive activities.

He also announced that 30 out of over 50 municipal swimming pools are open in various parts of the city for the public to enjoy.

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With Durban to experience more high temperatures, residents can still visit their nearest swimming pools.

The cost of entry to municipal pools varies by grade, starting from Grade A, which is Olympic standard size with electronic systems, heated and often used for indoor competitions.

Grade B is Olympic-sized 50m swimming pools while Grade C covers the standard recreational pool and Grade D is for paddling pools and tidal pools with no fences and free access.

During the peak periods of December, January and February, children 12 years old and under pay from R6 to R9 while adults gain entry with a fee from R9 to R19 at swimming pools graded A, B and C.

Swimming pools classed as D-grade are free to the public.

Pool operating times:

Summer period – October 1 to April 30:
Monday to Friday: 06:00–18:00
Saturday, Sunday and public holidays: 09:00–17:00
Saturday, Sunday and public holidays for coastal pools only: 06:00–17:00

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