Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Antwerp’s Park van Merksem pool upgrades include reduced chlorine water treatment, a redesigned entrance, and modern systems to enhance the visitor experience.
The city has made changes to the swimming water at Park van Merksem pool. They introduced a new way to treat the water. Stijn De Rooster, the Antwerp alderman for Sports, said this method aims to improve the swimming experience. One main benefit is that it uses less chlorine.
What are the new upgrades at the Park van Merksem pool?
The new water treatment method helps with common problems for swimmers, like eye and skin irritation. These issues often come from high chlorine levels in regular pools. With this updated system, the risk of irritation is lower.
According to Authorities, the city wants to improve public facilities, and this will help keep the Park van Merksem swimming pool a popular and friendly place for all residents.
Stijn De Rooster (N-VA), Antwerp alderman for Sports, said:
“This makes the water feel softer, it contains much less of the typical chlorine smell, and it prevents eye and skin irritation, which occurs much more often with conventional chlorinated water
Stijn De Rooster, the Antwerp alderman for Sports, made a funny comment about the upgrades at Park van Merksem’s swimming pool. He said, “That’s what we call diving into the new year with good news.”
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He highlighted the effort that went into improving the pool in the past few months. The aim was to modernise the facility and make it a better place for all visitors. While some changes may look familiar to regulars, they are meant to improve the atmosphere and give the pool a fresh, updated appearance that matches today’s standards.
The alderman hopes the renovations will satisfy loyal customers and attract new visitors to the pool. The city has made many updates, including a new entrance hall, modern systems, and better water treatment. These changes aim to give newcomers a comfortable and refreshing swimming experience.
What renovations were made in 2023?
The swimming pool at Park van Merksem, a popular place in Antwerp, started a big renovation in May 2023. This was necessary because the old technical systems were not working well and were unsafe. The pool had to close for a while to make these important improvements. The renovation included replacing and upgrading the equipment to meet modern standards.
The renovation at the Park van Merksem swimming pool also included changes to the entrance hall. This area was too small for the many visitors the pool gets. The hall was redesigned to make it easier for people to enter and move around.
Authorities mentioned that it now feels more welcoming. By fixing both the technical systems and the entrance space, the renovations improved how the swimming pool works and made the experience better for everyone.
Responsible councillor Stijn De Rooster (N-VA) said:
We also hope to welcome and pleasantly surprise new faces
