Oberhausen indoor swimming pool closes for major pool cleaning and renovation!

Oberhausen indoor swimming pool closes for major pool cleaning and renovation!

Everyone who has visited the indoor swimming pool in Oberhausen knows the fresh smell of chlorine and the joy of water sports. Now things are getting quieter in the popular swimming area. From July 14, 2025 to August 3, 2025, the indoor swimming pool will be closed for pool cleaning and renovation work. During this time, not only will the pool be thoroughly cleaned, but extensive painting work will also be carried out and the expansion joints in the swimming pool as well as in the changing and shower areas will be replaced. The tiles in the barefoot area will also be replaced if necessary. All of this is necessary to bring the bathroom into shape and offer visitors an optimal experience. The reopening is scheduled for August 4, 2025 and the work will take place over the summer holidays to minimize disruption to swimming. In addition, the Sterkrade indoor swimming pool and the Oberhausen Aquapark will remain open during this time, so that swimming enthusiasts do not have to give up their hobby completely. Further information can be found on the website of the Oberhausen service companies and the aqua park. [oberhausen.de].

But Oberhausen is not alone with its renovation and renovation projects. Massive renovation work was recently completed in the Sterkrade indoor swimming pool, which took the pool out of operation for around two and a half years. Now the warm water for the newly renovated pools is being let back in, which the fire department coordinates with the withdrawal from the water network. Although the pumps at high pressure can cause deposits in the water that make it cloudy, there is a simple solution: wait a minute or two until the water becomes clear again. On March 8th, on the occasion of the swimming pool's 75th birthday, school classes and clubs were allowed into the pool again for the first time. The general public will soon have access, as swimming is very popular here. WDR brings the latest developments.

Renovation of sports facilities

The swimming pool situation is not just a local phenomenon. A special survey of treasurers shows that 62% of municipalities in Germany report a significant backlog of investment in indoor swimming pools. This is a serious problem, because over 40% of municipalities are no longer able to offer sports due to the structural condition of sports facilities, and 36% fear a reduction in the number of sports on offer. While numerous municipalities would like to have better financial resources, it is becoming increasingly clear: the need for action is great. Due to constantly rising construction costs, a decline in investments in sports infrastructure is to be expected - a total of around 3.9 billion euros is planned for this industry for 2024. kommunal.de provides a comprehensive overview of the current situation.

Overall, it shows that the renovation of the swimming pools in Oberhausen is an important step in offering people good leisure activities. The city's closures are part of a larger trend that has many communities scrutinizing their sporting facilities and taking urgently needed action. A look at the pool landscape shows that there is still a lot to do here!