Cape Town: Several public swimming pools will close from Monday, February 23, 2026, as part of an important programme of planned infrastructure repairs, maintenance and upgrades aimed at ensuring safe, reliable and well-maintained facilities for communities. These temporary closures form part of the Recreation and Parks Department’s ongoing investment in public swimming pool infrastructure and its five-year swimming pool programme strategy, which is now midway through implementation.
This purposeful infrastructure development, repairs, maintenance, and management form the central part of the department’s commitment and responsibility to deliver essential services to communities. The department has adopted strategies to ensure the sustainability of its 37 swimming pools and is now midway through its five-year swimming pool programme, which has various phases.
Reportedly, some phases have been completed, and this includes infrastructure repairs, maintenance and improvements which will continue in preparation for the upcoming 2026-2027 financial year swimming pool season. Two swimming pools have already closed, Delft and Bellville South.
Also, the following swimming pools, as part of the next phase will close for the remainder of the current swimming pool season from Monday, February 23, 2026, due to continued planned major infrastructure repairs, maintenance, and upgrades:
- Manenberg Swimming Pool
- Goodwood Swimming Pool
- Lentegeur Swimming Pool
- Langa Swimming Pool
Preliminary scoping exercises and site visits were being concluded, and the final scope of works and timelines will be communicated as work progresses. Over the past three financial years, the City of Cape Town has invested approximately R113.5 million in swimming pool upgrades and maintenance across the metropole.
Considering this, Member of the Mayoral Committee for Community Services and Health – Councillor Francine Higham said that the swimming pools are vital, multi-functional community hubs that promote health, safety and a sense of community. These facilities are well-used and are more than just a place to cool off. They need to ensure that they remain in good condition and maintained. They appreciate residents’ patience as they continue to work towards providing world class facilities for all.