PETITION TO HAVE MUNICIPAL SWIMMING POOLS IN EKURHULENI REGULARLY MAINTAINED AND UPGRADED.

Comments

#1

Council have been silent for months now on my requests for updates

Cheryl Knight (Boksburg, 2023-07-24)

#4

We need this pool please 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

Miranda DOUGLAS (Benoni, 2023-07-24)

#5

We need the pool for Gala's

Hannes Nel (Benoni, 2023-07-24)

#8

For the interest of all swimmers using the municipal pool it needs to be kept up to standard at all times so children can enjoy the pool whether ar gala's or other children wanting to use the municipal pools.

Helen Falconer (Gauteng, 2023-07-24)

#9

Facilities like the public pools, parks should be maintained and in a condition that the public can use. The deterioration of these public facilities is a disgrace! We pay our taxes and see no results. What are our municipalities doing?

Monica RIBEIRO (Bedfordview , 2023-07-24)

#10

The community needs the swimming pool to be operational

Duane Le Roux (Benoni, 2023-07-24)

#12

My child regularly participates in the EGA galas and we have seen the state of these facilities which could be so much better. It is left to private intuitions to provide facilities for galas to be run. This should not be necessary as both the facilities at Delville and Boksburg North would be top notch if maintained and upgraded.

Carie Meeser (Boksburg, 2023-07-24)

#13

Our swimmers require facilities to compete in so that they have the best opportunities to compete internationally!

Michelle Rennie (Johannesburg, 2023-07-24)

#14

My son is a swimmer and we need the maintenance on the pools.

Kyle Rennie (Greenstone, 2023-07-24)

#15

We need the venue! We don't have sufficient indoor heated pools as.it is!

Patty Ferreira (Bardene , 2023-07-24)

#16

I am a swim parent.

Marie Strydom (Heidelberg , 2023-07-24)

#17

I agree that the municipal pools are in a state and need to be attended to.

Ronell Kloppers (Gauteng, 2023-07-24)

#20

We need the pool to stay open !!!

Leigh Branders (Benoni, 2023-07-24)

#21

It is to the interest of my child to compete in a safe environment and that the pool is up to standard and safe!

Cherani Fourie (Vaalpark, 2023-07-24)

#23

Our community needs these pools

Gabriel Govender (Modderfontein, 2023-07-24)

#24

As a parent of a child, that takes part in both school & club swimming in the area. It is of Great importance that there are decent, well maintained & safe facilities available for our swimmers to use. Without these facilities, where would the future of swimming be in this region!

Wendy Kavanagh (Johannesburg, 2023-07-24)

#25

This pool has History, housed so many galas, memories have been made here and if you close this down it’s all been for nothing!!!!

Schivonne Reid (Benoni, 2023-07-24)

#26

My daughter represents EGA and needs a place to compete.

Paulina Houniet (JHB, 2023-07-24)

#27

All public pools should be maintained for swimmers

Candice Knudsen (Benoni , 2023-07-24)

#28

My niece resides from that side and they like swimming.

Math The King Mathule (Johannesburg , 2023-07-24)

#29

We really this facility and all other public pools to be of a certain standard. How are we supposed foster and grow our swimming talent otherwise

Riaan Kruger (Pretoria, 2023-07-24)

#31

I would love to see the swimming pools restored and in use again.

Cecilia Stevens (Springs , 2023-07-24)

#32

Having a public or community pool being in working order is a benefit to our children from a sport and recreational perspective to help them with their sport skills. By not having these pools available we are hampering the development of our children.

Marna Martins (Springs, 2023-07-24)

#33

I am signing because my son is a swimmer. There are no pools that are maintained where they can swim.

Theresa McDonald (Springs, 2023-07-24)

#34

As a swimmer, I am signing this petition because I am deeply concerned about the deplorable condition of the pools in our City. These pools serve as essential venues for recreational use, as well as hosting regional, provincial, and international swimming events. The current state of neglect is hindering our ability to train, compete, and enjoy the sport we love.

By signing this petition, I hope to draw attention to the pressing issues that need immediate resolution. The contractual matters involving maintenance contractors need to be addressed promptly to ensure the smooth operation of the pools. Additionally, facilities like grandstands and bathrooms need revamping to comply with health and safety regulations, providing a better experience for swimmers and spectators alike.

Moreover, the maintenance of stormwater drains and floodlights is crucial for ensuring the safety and functionality of the pools. The lack of adequate lighting and drainage poses significant risks, not only during events but also during regular training sessions.

Furthermore, illegal dumping and burning of refuse in and around the pool premises must be stopped to maintain a clean and hygienic environment for everyone. Such practices not only harm the pools but also jeopardize our health and the natural surroundings.

Finally, as a swimmer, I am particularly concerned about the closure of some of these pools, which denies us access to essential training facilities, hindering our growth and performance in the sport.

In conclusion, I am signing this petition to demand immediate action from the relevant committees and authorities to address these issues and restore our beloved swimming pools in the City to safe, functional, and world-class standards. As swimmers, we deserve well-maintained facilities that can support our passion for swimming and foster a thriving aquatic community.

Kyle McDonald (Springs, 2023-07-24)

#36

These pools desperately need an upgrade, as Clubs (many with National swimmers) are currently unable to train.

Kathryn Bates (Ekurhuleni , 2023-07-24)

#37

I a signing this as an owner of a swimschool so that my customers can go practise their skills and enjoy their love of swimming

Rosemary Mitchelson (Boksburg , 2023-07-24)

#39

Keep things clean and maintained

Tania Ferreira (Greenstone, 2023-07-24)

#43

I'm signing this petition as I am a swimmer that would like to make use of the facilities. I am not able to, so now have to join a gym that has pool facilities.

Malcolm Pritchard (Benoni, 2023-07-24)

#44

We believe the new generation deserve the opportunities of learn to swim and being awarded opportunities to do that.

Sharon Coetzee (Three Rivers, 2023-07-24)

#45

Someone needs to know we care about our city, and we keep paying for it's upkeep, but not getting what we pay for.

Paul Meanwell (Benoni, 2023-07-24)

#46

We need a public swimming pool in our area and Boksburg north indoor pool was the only 50 meter indoor heated swimming pool for local, provincial and National events in the vicinity of Nigel / Heidelberg for formal adult swim training and galas as well as triathlon training.
It’s unacceptable that this pool is closed. The above petition requests action.

Jurrie Davel (Nigel, 2023-07-24)

#47

My daughter swims in these pools competitively

Claire Bouw (Alberton, 2023-07-24)

#48

My child swimming and representing eastern gauteng aquatics.

Divan Hartmann (Vaalpark, 2023-07-24)

#49

My son is a swimmer, and we need our pools to be properly maintained.

Petro Jahnel (Benoni, 2023-07-24)

#51

As resident and swimmer, we need to this pool to maintain the sport in the region.

Ian Beling (Boksburg, 2023-07-24)

#52

I’m a swimmer who makes use of the pool facilities both to train and competitively.
As a master swimmer I know of many retirees who try to maintain their health and swimming is one of the most effective methods however as pensioners they cannot always afford a private gym contract and thus rely on the public facilities to workout. In addition there is a critical need to get more people learning how to swim as an essential life skill and public pools open up the possibility for teaching these skills.

Nicole De Montille (Benoni, 2023-07-24)

#53

I was a swimmer myself.

Andre Bergsig Labuscagne (Boksburg, 2023-07-24)

#56

My kids swim in EGA and we need facilities. We have facilities, they just need t9 be looked afer

Colin Douglas (Benoni, 2023-07-24)

#58

I believe these pools need to be maintained and kept at a usable standard

Kim Nellmapius (Boksburg, 2023-07-24)

#62

My son is a member of Boksburg Aquatic Saints swimming club. We travel from Heidelberg to Boksburg on a daily basis. Since the pool is closed there is nowhere for him to train

Frans Rosslee (Boksburg, 2023-07-24)

#65

I am/ was a regular user of the Boksburg North Swimming Pools. For winter training and cannot accept this cannot be maintained. Especially if you consider the amount that was spent last year on upgrading.

Tommy Gibson (Benoni , 2023-07-24)

#66

I want to see these facilities in the glory they were once before. A place for all to swim,learn to swim and be active.

Katija Marshall (Johannesburg, 2023-07-24)

#67

I believe our municipal infrastructure needs to be looked after and is currently not

Jenny Rein (Edenvale, 2023-07-24)

#68

Letuma

Letuma Bosaletsi (Ekurhuleni, 2023-07-24)

#69

The pools need serious attention and my children are swimmers
It would be wonderful if our tax money was used for things we need.

Thanks

Marlene Bosch (Benoni , 2023-07-24)

#71

I have been an avid swimmer and waterpolo player for most of my life, and would love to see these two sports thrive once again.

Ross Chabant (Benoni, 2023-07-24)

#74

We need well functioning and managed public swimming facilities.

Bernadette Masiu (Germiston, 2023-07-24)

#75

Have kids who use the pools

Robyn Gwillim (Edenvale , 2023-07-24)

#76

My daughter is a swimmer and I need to see her growth in this sport.

Mlando Mlaba (Windmill Park Ext 18, 2023-07-24)

#77

I'm signing because my child swims at this pool.

Noemi Venancio (Benoni, 2023-07-24)

#78

We do swimmimg and these pools are important for galas and races and need to be maintained

Melissa Hillen (Johannesburg , 2023-07-24)

#79

Please maintain the pools as my son competes in the pools

Iaan van Heerden (Westcliff, 2023-07-24)

#80

I am a parent of children that love swimming but cannot continue swimming in these conditions.

Tshepang Ntjepela (Boksburg , 2023-07-24)

#81

I would really like to swim again as it is an excellent form of cardiovascular exercise and Gyms are very EXPENSIVE !

John Du Plessis (Benoni, 2023-07-24)

#84

I’m signing because an upgrade is necessary as there are so few pools available

Judy Harding (Boksburg , 2023-07-24)

#85

I was a swimmer and that pool was the only indoor pool we could rely on in winter. Without this pool many people will not be able to swim. There aren’t many public pools available

Jordan Hughes (Johannesburg, 2023-07-24)

#86

Our children deserve to swim in well looked after pools, to train and swim with pride representing their respective districts

Lauren Henegan (Johannesburg, 2023-07-24)

#90

To ensure municipal pools are maintained in Ekhuruleni

Carolyn Hodgson-Jervis (Johannesburg, 2023-07-24)

#91

Pools need to be maintained and accessible to the public as always has. Our children utilize the facilities and resources of

D Canada (Boksburg , 2023-07-24)

#96

I am a swimmer who has used the Boksburg North indoor pool for years. I also have a passion for giving all people the opportunity to learn water safety.

Kevin Schravesande (Benoni, 2023-07-24)

#97

Facilities needed for people to swim

Trevor Hendrikz (Benoni, 2023-07-24)

#100

I would like the pools maintain for my daughters swimming career.

Veronica Olivier (Benoni , 2023-07-24)

#102

Swimmers urgently need this pool and it’s the only indoor facility in Gauteng

Rosy De Freitas (Boksburg , 2023-07-24)

#104

My grandson does swimming and we need pools to practice

Jennifer Elbourne (Springs, 2023-07-24)

#106

As swim mommy, I know how important it is to have local, clean, working public swimming pools.

Sally Harvey (Benoni, 2023-07-24)

#107

My children swim there

Priya Bhana (Johannesburg, 2023-07-24)

#109

Our kids need this to stay away from other useless activities.

Domuzulu Shibco (Polokwane, 2023-07-24)

#110

Our children deserve to have a safe clean place to showcase their talents and practice their skills

Christene Roe (Brakpan , 2023-07-24)

#112

I believe that our town should have a safe and well maintained public pool, not just for events but for the enjoyment of our towns people

Charlene Van Der Westhuizen (Brakpan , 2023-07-24)

#115

Lack of maintenance delville swimming pool

Vince Naidoo (Jhb , 2023-07-24)

#116

Our swimming pools serve our community and our taxes deserve to be used correctly and for the community.

Judd Van Den Bergh (Benoni , 2023-07-24)

#118

I am signing because I am gatvol of the promises year on year to upgrade, maintain existing, and build new, swimming pools and other sports facilities throughout Ekurhuleni. Any money that has been, far the past 30 years, set aside for this has been stolen and misappropriated by anc cadres, their families and their tchommies, of course, with zero actual outcomes in improved hygienic facilities. The pools that remain are totally unfit for any human activity, well apart from the premises being utilized by Nigerian drug dealers and pimps and their entrapted, probably trafficked, drugged up victims. Members of SAPS and EMPD work hand in hand with these druglords, who should wiped off the face of the earth!
Let the children learn to swim, in a safe, clean and healthy environment!

Richard Pretorius (Benoni, 2023-07-24)

#120

I pay taxes & it's a community service to maintain the Boksburg North Indoor Swimming Pools.

Our schools use the pool facilities for the galas & training.

Tamerah Duncan (Boksburg , 2023-07-24)

#121

My daughter requires swim facilities as she is a National swimmer. Delville and Boksburg North are the only 50m pools in the area where she can train and compete. It is the municipality duty to ensure that they upkeep the mentioned pools to an acceptable standard to ensure a safe environment to swim in.

Grant Beling (Boksburg, 2023-07-24)

#122

My daughter and son swims club and deserves to train in a well maintained pool

Nuncy Green (Johannesburg , 2023-07-25)

#123

I believe swimming pools are a necessity for both sporting activities and recreational purposes. In addition, their sheer neglect is not doing our province any favours.

Jean Stanton (Benoni, 2023-07-25)

#124

I would like to have a facility to train year round.

Raymond Phillips (Benoni, 2023-07-25)

#125

My son swims and we need better facilities.

Tammy Oberholzer (Johanneburg, 2023-07-25)

#126

Me and my children train at this pool. It’s our only pool we have to train 50m

Marc Cocci (Benoni, 2023-07-25)

#127

The state of our pools are unacceprable. Future olympians will come from thrse pools. Please fix and maintain to a worldclass standard

Gaty Hamilton (Benoni, 2023-07-25)

#128

We want to use the facility. My grandson belongs to a swimming club in Boksburg

Susan Van der Merwe (Ekurhuleni, 2023-07-25)

#129

We need proper facilities to have swim meets, where parents are able to watch their children. We spend a lot of money for training and equipment and spend a lot of time driving them around and sitting waiting while they train and then not to be able to watch them participate is unacceptable.

LIESEL OOSTHUIZEN (Benoni, 2023-07-25)

#132

It’s time the municipality maintained our infrastructure so it can be adequately used by all

Evanee Jackson (Benoni , 2023-07-25)

#133

My daughter is a swimming and we need facilities

Janine Kulynych (Benoni , 2023-07-25)

#134

The council is required to upkeep their facilities as this is paid for by rate payers

JF Jahnel (Benoni, 2023-07-25)

#136

It is unacceptable that we are not able to make use a PUBLIC swimming pools in Ekurhuleni.

Celest Gouveia (Benoni, 2023-07-25)

#141

We need access to a swimming pool that is clean and healthy.

Linda Green (Benoni, 2023-07-25)

#142

Support petition to address maintenance of municipal pools

Liam Clarke (Benoni, 2023-07-25)

#147

It's a disgrace that no maintenance is done.

Justin Ashworth (Kensington, 2023-07-25)

#148

Sport and access to leisure is essential to the growth and development of our children. It is essential for the health and wellness of our community. We simply cannot lose the next generation of possible Olympians because excellent facilities are not maintained

Andre van der Merwe (Alberton, 2023-07-25)

#151

Kids need a place where they can experience swimming in a clean and safe environment. And go further experience swimming on a competitive level.

Breyton Janse van Vuuren (Brakpan, 2023-07-25)

#152

I'm signing because we need the pool fixed for us to use it

Audreu Ngomeza (Boksburg, 2023-07-25)

#153

Regularly swim in EGA galas and for school.

Tania Pedro (Boksburg , 2023-07-25)

#154

I believe that children in Benoni and the surrounding areas need access to swimming pools so they can learn to swim, compete in swimming galas, keep fit and have a safe, clean place to relax.

Gill Steyn (Benoni, 2023-07-25)

#155

The rate at which our infrastructure deteriotrates is freightening. If nothing changes we will not have a competition pool on the East Rand in 12 months from now!!!

Franz Studer (Germiston, 2023-07-25)

#157

These swimming pools should be mainted on a regular basis, for our swimmers, to encourage them to compete proudly both locally and internationally!

Charmaine Higgins (Benoni, 2023-07-25)

#158

I agree completely with this petition.

Anna Clarke (Benoni, 2023-07-25)

#159

I use the pool.

Nicole Gous (Edenvale , 2023-07-25)

#161

My child is an EGA swimmer and she deserves to train and compete at acceptable venues we pay for

Jacquelin Le Roux (Boksburh, 2023-07-25)

#164

The public desrve to have their pools back. Not everyone has access to pools at home

Bronwen Richter (Johannesburg , 2023-07-25)

#165

The disgraceful swimming pools in Gauteng

Chris Plint (Jhb, 2023-07-25)

#166

The future swimming stars of our area have no public swimming pools to train in. Make our pools the pride and joy our swimmers and kids deserve. Please repair the public pools.

Andre Els (Germiston , 2023-07-25)

#168

This is unacceptable that our pools and surrounding areas are left and no maintenance has been done.

Liane Van Harn (Benoni , 2023-07-25)

#169

These swimming pools are in need of proper maintenance and repairs. (Delvile and Boksburg swimming pool.)

Robert van der Heever (Benoni, 2023-07-25)

#170

Because we need more venues to host galas for our amazing and talented swimmers. It is important to maintain the public pools for everybody.

Lizelle Houghton (Benoni, 2023-07-25)

#172

I would like my kids to train in a safe and clean environment. There is huge potential at Boksburg north pool, and it's been left to just deteriorate.

Tania Harding (Boksburg, 2023-07-25)

#173

we need the pool

Mokesina mokgalaka (Pretoria, 2023-07-25)

#174

As a parent of a swimmer it is of great concern that we have no 50m swimming pool that be can utilized. Kids are being injured whilst swimming, no hygienic bathroom facilities are available. How must these swimmers fulfil their dreams if they do not have a swimming pool in which to swim at provincial or international level?

Idrienne Venter (Gauteng, 2023-07-25)

#175

We need to have facilities maintained and kept running so that our children can compete . We would like our facilities to host officials events,
So our kids can qualify for International and National events. We do t want to see our beautiful facilities crumble and go to waist.

Lauren Le Roux (Benoni, 2023-07-25)

#177

This is unacceptable for the development of our kids.

Stefan Mihaylov (Johannesburg , 2023-07-25)

#180

It is shocking to see how these beautiful swimming pools especially Delville and Boksburg North swimming pool have been neglected. As a result my daughter can’t swim or train or participate in galas here as has to travel far distances to do so.

Sharon Sandwell (Boksburg , 2023-07-25)

#181

As a past swimmer, it is unacceptable the way the pools have fallen into disrepair.

Donovan Arentsen (Benoni, 2023-07-25)

#182

My son is a swimmer and lifesaver we desperately in need of good maintained pools for training and competitions we have world class swimmers without proper training facilities.

Yolanda Swanepoel (Boksburg, 2023-07-25)

#185

We really need this

Candice Selipas (Sandton, 2023-07-25)

#186

My 3 children are swimmers and need properly maintained facilities to continue the sport .I am a taxpayer and rate payer - what are my funds being used for ? Maintenance and safety is of utmost importance .!!!!

Sharyn Fish (Alberton, 2023-07-25)

#188

Kids swim, pool state unacceptable

Bronwyn Wood (Benoni , 2023-07-25)

#189

yes

Samantha Farlam (Boksburg , 2023-07-25)

#191

We deserve to get well maintained public facilities.

Monique Pretorius (Benoni, 2023-07-25)

#192

My child love swimming and clean swimming pool can help with gala for schools

Antoinette Jansen (Heidelberg , 2023-07-25)

#193

We pay rates and taxes towards the maintenance of infrastructure in our communities. Swimming pools need to be open so our youth learn how to swim. They should be open out of principal!!!

Lesley Stanbridge (Elma Park Edenvale, 2023-07-25)

#194

My child uses these facilities to train for swimming galas and other swimming related activities.

Aurelia Eifler (Edenvale , 2023-07-25)

#197

Our public pools need TLC.

Melissa Van Zyl (Benoni, 2023-07-25)

#198

My children are all swimmers, and the pools in our community are a disgrace. We need to pay for gym memberships to enjoy clean pools etc. it’s a disgrace

Mandy Coetzee (Benoni , 2023-07-25)

#199

We need the pools and facilities to be maintained so we are able to swim as a club and district

Nicola van der Heever (Benoni, 2023-07-25)

#200

The pools are a disgrace. Where are our rates & taxes going???

Jackie Cilliers (Boksburg, 2023-07-25)



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