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Rabindra Sarobar Public Pool to Reopen with Strict Safety Measures

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The public swimming pool at Rabindra Sarobar Lake, shut since June 15 after a 16-year-old boy drowned, is expected to reopen in the next eight to 10 days once the authorities issue a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and complete the cleaning of the water body. The KMDA's expert committee on Rabindra Sarobar has finalised the SOP, which includes the presence of two lifesavers, security guards, and a cop equipped with lifesaving tools during swimming hours. The authorities will also issue a manual on how to use the tools and maintain a register to keep records of visitors to the pool.

Key Takeaways:

  • The public swimming pool at Rabindra Sarobar Lake has been shut since June 15 after a 16-year-old boy drowned.
  • The pool is expected to reopen in the next eight to 10 days once the authorities issue the SOP and complete the cleaning of the water body.
  • The KMDA's expert committee on Rabindra Sarobar has finalised the SOP, which includes the presence of two lifesavers, security guards, and a cop equipped with lifesaving tools during swimming hours.
  • The club authorities will shortly send the details on the persons to be engaged as lifesavers.
  • A safe zone will be demarcated at the public pool, beyond which swimmers will be urged not to venture.
  • Disclaimers will be put up that only swimmers should enter the pool, and those who will come will be asked whether they know swimming or not.
  • The public pool timings have been fixed at 6 am to 10 am in summers and 7 am to 11 am in winters.
  • One will be allowed to last enter the pool 30 minutes before closing time.

Statistics:

  • 80% of the cleaning work of the public pool is already completed.
  • 8-10 days required to complete the formal issuing of the SOP and reopening of the pool.
  • 6 am to 10 am - public pool timings in summers.
  • 7 am to 11 am - public pool timings in winters.
  • 30 minutes before closing time - last entry allowed into the pool.

Sources:

  • KMDA officials, as quoted by Times of India.
  • Official, as quoted by Times of India.

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