SAVE HILLCREST SWIMMING POOL

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#205

The Hilcrest swimming pools is one of the only public swimming pools available in SA. We should be trying to increase and not decrease the access to public pools. It is home to the yearly inter high gala and means much to schools in the area. It was also where my grandparents met and has very sentimental meaning to lots of Pretorians.
Many avid swimmers like to train there as it is an olympic sise swimming pool and usually open early.
To lose this pool would be travesty.

Lisa Boerstra (Pretoria, 2023-05-18)

#206

My children use this pool as a training ground and for enjoyment

Michelle De Freitas (Pretoria, 2023-05-18)

#208

My kids all learned to swim there

Gean Boegman (Pretoria , 2023-05-18)

#209

It is the ideal swimming pool to train and keep fit and affordable to normal citizens. It would be to the benefit of the community if this central public space can be protected and uplifted.

Jean-Pierre Verster (Pretoria, 2023-05-18)

#210

It’s important to have this facility in tip-top condition at all times for all residents to use.

Adél de Beer (Pretoria , 2023-05-18)

#213

I’m signing because our children shouldn’t have to suffer because of mismanagement.

Julie Hadden (Johannesburg, 2023-05-18)

#216

The pool is important for the regional swimming, both training and FINA competitions.

Louise Engelbrecht (Tshwane , 2023-05-18)

#218

It is vital for children's development, for health and fitness, and to teach life saving skills.

M Horak (Pretoria, 2023-05-18)

#219

I have fond memories of this pool. I attended high school swim galas here. I supported my friends at this pool when they have championships. This pool is more than just a pool, it's memories.

Albert Retief (Pretoria , 2023-05-18)

#222

Hillcrest swimming pool is needed by the community and therefore needs to be maintained.

Tracy Tustin (Pretoris, 2023-05-18)

#223

It's a sport where South Africans perform well in the international arena

Jenny De Bruin (Pretoria, 2023-05-18)

#226

I am.opposed to Hillcrest pool being closed indefinitely. Both my daughters swam in many galas, trained and participated in bi-athlon and life- saving competitions here.
It will be disatrous not to allow future generations to enjoy thr use of this beautiful pool

Molly Viljoen (Pretoria, 2023-05-18)

#228

I want this swimming pool to keep running and operating

Thandeka Rasebitse (BRUMMERIA EXT 13, 2023-05-18)

#230

I grew up swimming galas at the pool. I still train there in the summer months.

Anton Stapelberg (Pretoria, 2023-05-18)

#233

We swim there and we love the pool

Deniel Erasmus (Pretoria, 2023-05-18)

#234

I’m signing because I want the pool to stay open for the use of students and Pretoria citizens.

Annelie Van Heerden (Pretoria , 2023-05-18)

#235

I take my child there to practice. It is suppose to be maintained by the City of Tshwane- who we pay services for. There is not another affordable public pool - of that size nearby. Please keep it up , so that it is hygienic and clean to practice in

Christi Pullen (Pretoria , 2023-05-18)

#236

I swam regularly at Hillcrest swimming pool but for the last year the maintenance is not done and the heat pumps have not been working.

Tiaan Van der Bank (Pretoria+, 2023-05-18)

#237

We need Hillcrest swimming pool open

Donovan Pirija (Pretoria, 2023-05-18)

#240

We often train at Hillcrest!!

Yolande Douglas (Pretoria , 2023-05-18)

#241

I'm signing this because Hillcrest Pool serves a significant public function, while remaining of historic and cultural value.

David Newman (Pretoria, 2023-05-18)

#244

Swimming pools are most wonderful places for kids to grow and socialise. Lets get this one fixed.

Jill Wandrag (Tshwane, 2023-05-18)

#246

Everyone should have access to swimming pools to benefit from the fun, entertainment and exercise benefits it can bring. Keeping these open allows people to enjoy and make the most of these must needed and scarce assets

Thomas Fuller (Johannesburg , 2023-05-18)

#247

I swim there often. Tshwane do not want help when people offer to Hillcrest Pool, everything has to go through a tender even if work on maintenance if offered for free by swimmers.

Daniël van Wyk (Pretoria , 2023-05-18)

#248

My children compete in regular galas here

Kirsten Thompson (Pretoria, 2023-05-18)

#250

Would be sad to see it closed.

Karin Buys (Pretoria , 2023-05-18)

#251

We can not let Hillcrest go down. Too many swimmers, schools and others use this pool for training and galas. It is one of only a few pools this size in Pretoria and letting it fall will also have a negative impact on the area.

Dori Viljoen (Pretoria, 2023-05-18)

#254

The Hillcrest swimming pool must be restored.

Philip Steenekamp (Pretoria , 2023-05-18)

#258

Because my children swam there for many years in all the regional and school events. This pool is needed for all the swimmers.

Marius Bouwer (Pretoria, 2023-05-18)

#260

A healthy society needs recreational and sporting facilities to maintain and develop its people’s dignity, mental, physical and spiritual health. It is the duty of those in authority to provide these basic and essential services. This swimming pool is an important contributor to its community and those living beyond. Without it, we as a society will degenerate and deteriorate to the lowest forms of human existence. Stand up and let’s fix this!

Tony Pheiffer (Sandton, 2023-05-18)

#261

It's a local icon, and where else but the citizens of Pretoria spend their December?

Marli Toerien (Pretoria , 2023-05-18)

#262

Public facilities need serious help in this city - so let the private sector get involved and assist Tshwane out of the very deep hole it has dug for itself.

Keegan Oschger (Pretoria , 2023-05-18)

#264

I care about a facility that brings joy and development to thousands in the city

Liezl Henrich (Pretoria, 2023-05-18)

#266

Its the only olympic size pool we have left, my kids use it alot

Elmé Barnard (Pretoria, 2023-05-18)

#267

Hillcrest swiming pool is a heaven for people with small earnings who want to learn to swim and enjoy a cheap day in the water.

Annie Adam (Pretoria, 2023-05-18)

#270

The community needs the pool for various reasons.

Marthie Hendriksz (Pretoria , 2023-05-18)

#271

This facility is used by so many people of all ages and is for champions and little kids who desperately need to learn to swim.

Anne Jones (Johannesburg, 2023-05-18)

#275

We still used the pool a number of times a year to teach my girls how to swim. It would be a shame to see it closed down

Ben Steyn (Pretoria, 2023-05-18)

#277

It will be a disgrace and a disservice to the residents to let this
infrastructure also go to the dogs.

William Haddad (Pretoria, 2023-05-18)

#278

This pool is a critical asset to the city and its people.

Suzette van der Walt (Pretoria, 2023-05-18)

#279

It is the only Olympic swimming pool where we can hold competitions.

Nicolene Venter (Pretoria, 2023-05-18)

#280

I want Hillcrest Swimming Pool to receive the necessary funds and attention to keep it open and functional.

Samantha Dry (Pretoria , 2023-05-18)

#281

This iconic swimming pool is of great importance for school swimming events and athletes who might end up making history in the sport. It also offers the community a safe space for recreational swimming. It would be a pity to see it shut down.

Nonkululeko M (Pretoria, 2023-05-18)

#283

We need to

Annette Janse van Rensburg (Pretoria, 2023-05-18)

#284

My husband cannot walk to stay fit as his ankle and knee are permanently injured. He has decided to take up swimming instead and went on the internet just this morning to check out the Hillcrest Swimming Pool, only to see that it has been closed. What a disappointment!

Petro Du Preez (Tshwane, 2023-05-18)

#285

The necessary repairs need to be done to the pools so we the public can use them again safely.

Layle Trollip (Pretoria, 2023-05-18)

#286

I want Hillcrest pool to be funded

MmaMlondi Le Agape (Pretoria , 2023-05-18)

#288

I grew up swimming in this pool for sports and recreationally, I have been taking my own children this pool. It should not close because of governments incompetency!

Bianca Louise Bolink (Pretoria, 2023-05-18)

#290

I support the initiative to open Hillcrest again.

Pieter Swanepoel (Pretoria, 2023-05-18)

#293

We need the pool

Adriaan Adams (Ashley Gardens, 2023-05-18)

#294

the condition of the municipal swimming pool in Pretoria is terrible and its is neglected for years! Shame on you! We pay taxes for upkeeps of structures

laetitia antonites (pretoria, 2023-05-18)

#298

Don’t want to lose hillcrest pool!!

Jolandi Becker (Pretoria, 2023-05-18)

#299

We would welcome private sector investment at Hillcrest. There are huge interest in swimming from Pretoria schools to NTS to private people.

Ilze Henderson (Pretoria, 2023-05-18)

#300

We use the pool at least 18 times a year for iconic galas

Catherine Aucamp (Pretoria , 2023-05-18)

#301

I’m signing because I feel strongly about public facilities being maintained to the benefit of the public

Jeanie Pelser (Johannesburg, 2023-05-18)

#302

Pretoria residents deserve to have a public space for swimming.

Malgosia Kijko (Pretoria, 2023-05-18)

#303

I have done many teaining sessions and sporting events at this pool , and would like to continue to do so in the future , and get my kids to follow suite

Christie Lourens (Pretoria , 2023-05-18)

#305

This is a great facility for our kids sport activities

Natasha Oosthuizen (Pretoria , 2023-05-18)

#306

Swimming provides opportunities to excel and competition teaches about handling successes and failures. But where? There are so few functional 50m pools left in Gauteng for swimmers to compete. Please don't let this one die too.

Nicky Wessels (Sandton , 2023-05-18)

#307

Reasons stated above in the petition.

Erns Heyns (Pretoria , 2023-05-18)

#309

Save Hillcrest

Angela Burrow (Pretoria , 2023-05-18)

#310

Its right

Garrett Rainier (Pretoria, 2023-05-18)

#311

I am an Alderman of this City, a swimmer at Hillcrest, my grandchildren swim at Hillcrest and I am deeply ashamed of what is happening in our City.

Ald Adv Kate Prinsloo (Pretoria, 2023-05-18)

#312

This is the pool where my daughter swims all her galas and where we have Inter House gala’s so we would really like this pool to be functioning

Elisma Lamprecht (Centurion, 2023-05-18)

#313

This is the pool that I use up to 4 times a week in summer to exercise, train for open water events and just get away from the noise.

Pieter van der Merwe (Pretoria, 2023-05-18)

#314

My son is a swimmer and has participated in many galas.

Natalie Willemse (PRETORIA, 2023-05-18)

#317

Our school uses it to swim galas

Rachelle Van Tonder (Pretoria , 2023-05-18)

#318

Save the pool

Marie Van Heerden (Pretoria, 2023-05-18)

#319

This is essential for the wellbeing of our community and the development of our kidd.

Gerrit Geyser (Pretoria, 2023-05-18)

#322

We need and use our pool

Ingrid Trusler (Pretoria, 2023-05-18)

#324

I trained in that swimming pool from 1957 under a professional swimming coach and was a member of the Hillcrest Swimming Club. I represented senior NTvl swimming at the SA Swimming Championships 1960 to 1964, and was the team captain that last year. My elder brother (now deceased) nearly lost his life in a river and our parents said we must all learn to swim. My elder sister also trained in that pool and she represented senior NTvl for a number of years as well. Many children learnt to swim in that pool - a service provided by successive pool superintendents over the years. That service facility to further the sport of swimming, water polo, under water hockey at Hillcrest has produced many Springbok Sportsmen and women over many years and definitely is and remains providing a public service in the teaching of children to swim.

Andre Van Der Merwe (Pretoria, 2023-05-18)

#325

Hillcrest needs to be there for those who can't afford gym fees. The public need to have a pool to learn to swim. Please !

Jana Grobler (Pretoria, 2023-05-18)

#328

We need a training pool in pta.

Eldeleen Stodart (Pretoria, 2023-05-18)

#329

Public facilities and the commons must enjoy support for their continued survival

Xander Ehlers (Pretoria , 2023-05-18)

#330

I use the pool regularly for exercise and my children use the pool. It has been around since I was a child. Why must everything be destroyed because the ANC steel all the money.

Sharon Marais (Pretoria, 2023-05-18)

#331

This is a great place for swimming competitions.

Karin Venter (Centurion, 2023-05-18)

#332

My son is a TUKS swimmer and this pool is being used for their competitive swimming competitions.

Theresa Chantler (Pretoria, 2023-05-18)

#333

Hillcrest is a gem and should be saved

Dewald Grobler (Centurion, 2023-05-18)

#336

I am a swimmer. It is the only municipal pool in our area

Laura Klapwijk (Pretoria, 2023-05-18)

#337

I love Hillcrest swimming pool

Connie De Jager (Brooklyn, 2023-05-18)

#338

We want the pool to get back to how it used to be and be able to serve all our swimmers and parents

Lee-Anne Roome (Pretoria, 2023-05-18)

#339

I believe that the pool should be maintained.

Daniel Thirion (Pretoria, 2023-05-18)

#342

Hillcrest swimming pool serves not only the general community and local schools but is the racing ground of champions! We have current Olympic Swimmers in Pretoria as well as a massive group of up and coming young talent who are well positioned to continue South Africas impressive performances on the international stage! ...Hillcrest has the potential to be a world class facility, perfectly located for regional competitions and international training camps (esp due to altitude). Please save and built Hillcrest!!!!

Kira Goller (Pretoria, 2023-05-18)

#343

We use the pool weekly for training

Ferdinand Loubser (Pretoria , 2023-05-18)

#344

Our children and adults would still like to swim as we pay for the facility.

Maria Bosman (Pretoria , 2023-05-18)

#349

I’m signing because I frequently use this public pool in the mornings for exercise and would appreciate if it was not shut down. It’s great for the community.

Koketso Mokele (Tshwane , 2023-05-18)

#351

I have swam many gala's at this pool over the years and would hate for it to close.

Margaret Nell (JHB, 2023-05-18)

#352

I regularly swim at Hillcrest to stay fit in summer and the tragedy of losing this public space because of municipal thieving by previous regime is such a disaster

Andrew McConnell (Pretoria , 2023-05-18)

#353

School Intergala is held at this pool. Landmark in Pretoria!!!

Isabel Stapelberg (Pretoria, 2023-05-18)

#354

This is the home of the Coelocanths Swimming club, I am a member and swim in the gala's held there. Please don't close this pool.

Catherine Johns (Jhb, 2023-05-18)

#356

The swimming pool is part of critical infrastructure that assist with my children's development.

Louise Janse van Rensburg (Pretoria, 2023-05-18)

#357

I would like our municipality to look after this iconic swimming pool.
We need a safe space for our children to learn to swim, to host galas and to enjoy the sun and swimming pool.

Sasha Stroebel (Pretoria, Zwavelpoort, 2023-05-18)

#358

I have had alot of swimming galas at Hillcrest.I have broken alot of records at that swimming pool,I wouldn’t be the man I am today without it.

Milan Bedeker (Pretoria, 2023-05-18)

#361

I do not want Hillcrest Swimming pool to close. Many citizens cannot afford to have private swimming pools. A public swimming pool allows access for less privileged

Leanne Pillay (Pretoria , 2023-05-18)

#362

I attended multiple galas and swimming events and I am aware that this pool is highly needed by many athletes and is a place for many different individuals to learn and extend their capabilities with the use of these facilities

Kayla Fraqueiro (Pretoria , 2023-05-18)

#364

hillcrest swimming pool is an absolutely must in creating a healthy society.

Hendrik Coetzer (tshwane, 2023-05-18)

#365

I use to swim there every day

Yvonne Day (Pretoria, 2023-05-18)

#366

I've know this pool since High School and some of our swimming galas where held here. A lot of schools in and around here make use of it, it would be a shame if it was closed. My son, who's now 6 will one day have to take part at this pool. We love the Hillcrest pool because of its size and accommodation. It must stay

Roxette Malala (Pretoria, 2023-05-18)

#367

I swam many school galas in that pool and can't imagine other swimmers not having the same experience.

Tarryn Kuisis (Pretoria, 2023-05-18)

#368

This is iconic and must be saved.

Rossouw Eksteen (Pretoria, 2023-05-18)

#369

It is most probably one of the most important pools for swimming development in Pretoria

Lelani Ryan (Pretoria , 2023-05-18)

#370

It is important for our youth to get trained and be fit. It is also an icon of our city

Marianne ver Loren van Themaat (Pretoria, 2023-05-18)

#371

I am signing this because I am using this pool to practice my sport.

Retha Houy (Centurion , 2023-05-18)

#373

Pretoria needs this pool!!

Phenyo Morobe (Tshwane , 2023-05-18)

#374

Hillcrest is an important public swimming pool for the use of Tshwane residents

Edward Leach (Menlo+Park, 2023-05-18)

#375

I swam in this pool when i was young, my kids competed in this pool for school galas. The infrastructure is there keep it going for the community...

Selma Horn (Menlopark , 2023-05-18)

#376

A number of our kids in swimming and in water polo is growing so big.

Ouma Tladi (Pretoria , 2023-05-18)

#377

I support saving the pool.

Jaco Viljoen (Worcester, 2023-05-18)

#379

I want Hillcrest Swimmingpool to stay open

Hendrik Mattheus (pretoria, 2023-05-18)

#381

Care about swim SA

Anta Smith (Pta, 2023-05-18)

#383

Hillcrest pool must be saved. It produces 'international' swimming stars.

Daki Moleko (Pretoria, 2023-05-18)

#385

I would love to keep training at Hillcrest swimming pool.

Joanne Smart (Pretoria, 2023-05-18)

#386

I like to train there in winter and my children compete in galas.

Stefanie van der Merwe (Pretoria, 2023-05-18)

#389

I am signing because it is important for the community to save this pool.

Salome Schulze (Pretoria, 2023-05-18)

#394

We need to keep this pool open, its important to keep our young people occupied with the right activities and not let them be idle in the streets/malls

Elane Bosman (Pretoria, 2023-05-18)

#397

I want to keep Hillcrest swimming pool open and in good condition

Zilce Ackermann (Pretoria , 2023-05-18)

#400

Apart from having trained there in my youth it is a national asset. Don’t let it become another depreciating facility that suggests a country in mortal decline. Save it!!!

Tiny Barnetson (Pretoria , 2023-05-18)



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