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Newton Park pool debacle just the tip of the iceberg!

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Dear Sir The sad and embarrassing debacle that hit the Metro last week with the fiasco surrounding the SA Swimming Nationals can only be blamed on the ruling party in this Metro, the ANC. They must take full responsibility for the mismanagement of this wonderful sporting facility, as they decide on cadre deployment, budgets, priorities and planning. It is all very well to say no person is to blame, and "we will do everything to ensure that this does not happen again", but the sad reality … [Read more...] about Newton Park pool debacle just the tip of the iceberg!

Naughty Newton Park

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So my mate Richard tells me: "Just got back from the swimming pool where I was trying to find out the race schedule for tonight but they're barring media access to the place and the gatekeeper couldn't/wouldn't tell me anything. There was a pool technician in the parking lot who confirmed the chlorine was at acceptable levels but that the organisers wanted it lowered."   … [Read more...] about Naughty Newton Park

Work at the Newton Park Swimming Pool underway

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The South African National Aquatic Championships at the Newton Park Swimming Pool, owned by the Nelson Mandela Bay, have been postponed for the second today 17 April 2013, due to the high chlorine levels that were found in the water this morning. As promised yesterday, the Municipality worked overnight on the swimming pool to get it ready for the event for today. By this morning, the pool was ready for use until another unfortunate incident of a second water pipe burst occurred, cutting the … [Read more...] about Work at the Newton Park Swimming Pool underway

Urgent report requested for Newton Park Swimming Pool

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It is beyond doubt that this incident is a direct result of equipment failure. What we need to know is why the equipment failed in order to prevent future incidents of this nature from occurring. Whether or not we will be able to rescue the damage done to the city’s reputation as a water sports destination is another matter. I have today written to the Chairperson of the Sports Arts Recreation and Culture committee requesting an urgent report to be tabled at our meeting next week. I … [Read more...] about Urgent report requested for Newton Park Swimming Pool

Cleaning work at Newton Park Swimming Pools underway

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The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality is working around the clock to make sure that the quality of water in the Newton Park Swimming Pool, where the South African National Aquatic Championships are being held, is restored to  normal. This follows an incident during which a pipe unexpectedly burst, causing pollution in the water, which resulted in the cancellation of the Championships Programme for Monday 15 April 2013. Municipal pool officials were on the scene on Monday to repair the pipe … [Read more...] about Cleaning work at Newton Park Swimming Pools underway

Newton Park Pool – Green with Envy?

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The Newton Park swimming pool turned green on Monday disrupting the competition schedule and causing difficulties for swimmers due to poor visibility. South Africa's top swimmers, including Roland Schoeman, are competing in this event and are forced to swim in unfavourable conditions. Schoeman is quoted as saying the water condition had "profound effects on swimmers aiming for qualifying times". It is likely that lack of maintenance and inadequate budget provision are the causes of an … [Read more...] about Newton Park Pool – Green with Envy?

SA Schools Water Polo Tournament

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Eastern Province Water Polo is proud to be hosting this years’ Old Mutual Wealth SA SCHOOLS WATER POLO TOURNAMENT from the 10-14 December 2012. Six tournament venues in Port Elizabeth will be utilised with the Newton Park Swimming Pool serving as the main venue. Organisors are expecting more than 2000 participants to compete in the SA Schools Water Polo Tournament which will include 1800 boys and girls (ranging in age from 13 to 19 years), coaches, referees and officials representing ten … [Read more...] about SA Schools Water Polo Tournament

3rd Avenue Dip to Remain Closed

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The level of the Baakens River has now subsided sufficiently to allow engineers to assess any infrastructural damage caused to the road at the Third Avenue dip. Only after a full assessment by its engineers will the Municipality be able to plan and undertake repairs. It should be emphasised that it is not envisaged that the Third Avenue Dip will be opened to motorists soon. The Municipality appreciates the vital importance of the Third Avenue dip for the smooth flow of traffic in the area and … [Read more...] about 3rd Avenue Dip to Remain Closed

Request to urgently close carwashes in water stressed areas

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The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality urgently calls on owners of carwashes in Central, Deal Party, Summerstrand, Charlo, Newton Park, Walmer, Humewood, North End, Korsten, Struandale, Mount Pleasant, Lovemore Park, Lovemore Heights, Algoa Park, Struandale, Gelvandale, Gelvan Park as well as parts of New Brighton and KwaZakhele to consider closing their businesses until water supply return to normal in the city. This follows after two pipelines that supply the city with water from the Churchill … [Read more...] about Request to urgently close carwashes in water stressed areas

Celebrating 90 Years of Home Decor

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It's been 90 years since Curtains & Linens have opened their doors and owners, Mr and Mrs. Pumplun, are intent on keeping these doors open for many more years to come! This renowned business began in the 1920's in Somerset East as Levin Brothers General Wholesalers. The business then planted its roots in Evatt Street, Port Elizabeth in the 1940's. Mr and Mrs Pumplun joined the business in 1981 and took ownership in 1997, which also saw the store moving to Newton Park. Marcel Pumplun … [Read more...] about Celebrating 90 Years of Home Decor

Port Elizabeth Fires Rage

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Stop for a moment and think logically about the fires in Port Elizabeth. Think about how stretched our emergency services are whilst attending to four raging fires across the width and breadth of Port Elizabeth. Not only do the Fire and Emergency Services have to try and put the fires out but the Traffic Police have to provide support services to try and stop rubber necking yobs from placing themselves in danger. My eyes were opened a little bit today, when I tried to get a little closer to … [Read more...] about Port Elizabeth Fires Rage

Two Port Elizabeth Municipal Buildings Scoop Coveted Awards

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The upgraded Newton Park Swimming Pool precinct and the restored Pearson Conservatory scooped Awards of Merit at the recent Eastern Cape Institute of Architects held awards ceremony. Under general impressions, the esteemed panel of judges stated that: "A considerable number of submissions of varying size and scope were received (31 in total - probably more than in recent years) with the larger proportion from beyond Port Elizabeth's borders. Four Awards of Merit were given, two of which went … [Read more...] about Two Port Elizabeth Municipal Buildings Scoop Coveted Awards

Meet Anti Fracking Leaders Derek Light and Dougie Stern

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Shell are wanting to frack the Karoo for gas. What this means is that thousands of square kilometres of land in the Karoo will be littered with gas drills. These drills use millions of litres of water each time they are "fracked" and this is about the least off our worries. Thousands of litres of highly toxic chemicals are also pumped into each well and are pumped into the ground to a depth of about 5km. What does this mean to you or me? The gases which are emitted from the wells are highly … [Read more...] about Meet Anti Fracking Leaders Derek Light and Dougie Stern

Port Elizabeth Flood Warning Still in Place #peflood

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The Joint Operations Centre, operating from the Disaster Management Centre of the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality, will operate 24 hours as flood warnings are still in place. The South African Weather Service predicts that heavy rain can be expected from 20h00 tonight and issued warnings of localized flooding and river basin flooding to the public. Constant monitoring of lower lying areas is in place and residents are requested to steer clear of water masses and to avoid crossing bridges … [Read more...] about Port Elizabeth Flood Warning Still in Place #peflood