Public pools to open soon
JOBURG – Pool safety tips to keep nearby for the spring swimming season.
The start of spring on September 1 and the warm weather might have people looking for their swimming costumes.
Swimming pool season is around the corner and City of Johannesburg is doing all they can to prepare public pools for people’s leisure. The City announced that as of October 1, 42 municipal pools would open to the public. The City will also offer an array of water activities such as Learn to Swim, water aerobics, water safety and water volleyball on October 1 between 11:00 and 13:00 at their Eastbank, Forest Hill, Lenasia Ext 5, Linden, Moletsane, Rabie Ridge and Roodepoort pools.
According to the City, there will be a reduced number of people allowed at all swimming pools due to the Covid-19 lockdown regulations.
Region B pools opening on October 1 include:
- Linden (heated), corner of 11th Street and 4th Avenue, LindeN
- Windsor East, Viscount Avenue and George Street, Windsor
- Kensington B, corner of Abbington and Sirdar roads, Kensington
- Robin Hills, 2 Cherry Drive, Robin Hills
- Blairgowrie, 8 Park Lane, Blairgowrie
- Verity Park, corner of 14th and 5th avenues, Parkhurst.
Those who have access to private swimming pools have been advised to be cautious when using them. Here are a few safety tips to keep you and your family safe around the pool this spring:
- Supervise children constantly. Whenever infants or toddlers are in or around water, an adult should be within arm’s reach to provide active supervision
- Parents should avoid distractions when children are near water to allow for their full attention
- Even strong swimmers need adult supervision. Insist on life jackets for children
- Parents should not only supervise but also advise children on safety rules in and around the pool
- Children should not be allowed to run on slippery surfaces as it is dangerous
- Stay away from drains, filters and water intakes. Loose hair or clothing can get tangled in these, possibly trapping a child underwater
- Teach children to swim. Most children can learn to swim at an early age, however, this does not necessarily prevent a child from drowning
- Remove toys from the pool as a child may fall into the water trying to retrieve a toy.
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