SAVE HILLCREST SWIMMING POOL

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#601

I want the pool to be maintained and possibly managed by the private sector.

Stéfan Swart (Pretoria , 2023-05-19)

#603

I believe that this landmark should be retained and be used.

Norbert Martens (Pretoria, 2023-05-19)

#605

This swimming pool is very much still in use and are used by local athletes for practice, as well as many community member for fitness purposes. Not to mention children and families in the area.

Hannelie van Zyl (Pretoria, 2023-05-19)

#607

My son swims competitive at this pool. This will be a huge loss for SSA and NTS.

Marilize Smith (Pretoria , 2023-05-19)

#608

Public spaces and services cannot be allowed to fall in disrepair

Nico Roos (Pretoria , 2023-05-19)

#611

I want a training pool for my son who wants to compete.

Maryke Du Preez (Pretoria, 2023-05-19)

#613

The closing of Hillcrest swimming pool will will have a negative impact on all residents who cannot afford the fees of gyms and private pools and might want to:
* learn to swim;
* train for various galas, open water events and/or triathlons;
* keep fit; and
* obtain qualifications for jobs in the navy, police or airlines.

Belinda Boshoff (Pretoria, 2023-05-19)

#614

We didn’t have a swimming pool and we used to cool off and swim at Hillcrest in summertime.

Jeanandi Van Rhyn (Pretoria, 2023-05-19)

#615

Hillcrest is vital for competitions, training a d recreational swimming.

SarahJane Visagie (Witbank, 2023-05-19)

#616

The closing of Hillcrest will be detremental to swimming in Tshwane, Gauteng and SA. Hillcrest gives young swimmers the opportunity to train and to swim competetive.

Rene Rowe (Pretoria, 2023-05-19)

#617

Time to stop the destruction of the heritage of Pretoria and the country,hundreds of swimmers will be without a home

Frans van der Merwe (Pretoria, 2023-05-19)

#618

I'm signing this because this pool do not deserve to be closed. It is a iconic land mark for many swimmers including myself. I've trained here many years if my life and also swam many swimming galas at this pool.

Calynn Smith (Pretoia , 2023-05-19)

#621

Swimming is a life skill and everyone should have the ability to learn to swim!

Anita Groenewald (Middelburg, 2023-05-19)

#623

My son is a club swimmer and we use the pool regularly for training and galas. It is a beautiful landmark and it would be a pity that future swimmers won't have access to the pool.

Karen Van Rooyen (Pretoria East, 2023-05-19)

#626

I swim there and I love swimming

Jayden Wills (Pretoria , 2023-05-19)

#627

The pool is a critical part of the swimmers community.

Gerhard Zeeman (Pretoria , 2023-05-19)

#628

My son swims galas at Hillcrest.
Children need the pool to practice for galas if they would like to persue a career in swimming.

Augusta Scheffer (Pretoria, 2023-05-19)

#630

I did swim at Hillcrest and I wish to continue

Elizabeth Voges (Pretoria, 2023-05-19)

#631

Hillcrest is a landmark in the swimming community. It is the perfect venue for many gala's, training events and where thousands learn to swim. Take care of the premises and give all a chance to culture a love for swimming and water safety. If Hillcrest is gone, swimming in Gauteng will take a huge knock.

Nicholas Bronkhorst (Pretoria, 2023-05-19)

#632

Hillcrest is an important swimming
pool in Pretoria and its a disgrace with regard to how it has been managed and kept in the last few years.

Jeanri Smith (Midstream Hill, 2023-05-19)

#634

This is a very sad state of affairs.
Something needs to be done urgently!!!

Pat Groenewald (Pretoria , 2023-05-19)

#636

My son is a serious swimmer. He swims galas and trains in this pool. It is a pool to be proud of and is used by many. Please save this pool

Amanda Mellor (Pretoria , 2023-05-19)

#637

Hillcrest facilities is a necessity to the swimming community. Dont let another facility go to waste

marika craig (Pretoria, 2023-05-19)

#639

Pretoria residents need the pool for all swimming purposes.
There os no other swimmingpool like Hillcrest - where should we go if Hillcrest is no more!!!

Yolandi Rossouw (Pretoria, 2023-05-19)

#642

I am signing because I have to grown to love this pool as I spent countless weekends at galas and training sessions in that pool it was like a second home for a long time and it its a tragedy to see the state that it's in.

Stiaan Bekker (Richardsbay , 2023-05-19)

#644

We use the pool for training and competition. One of only few Olympic size pool in the city.

Freddi Paul (Pretoria, 2023-05-19)

#646

We use the facilities

Chriselda Meyer (Pretoria, 2023-05-19)

#647

As a pensioner I used this pool weekly. This is very sad news.

Joan Budde (Pretoria, 2023-05-19)

#649

I am the provincial artist swimming coach and I run the only artist swimming club in this district. My squad has trained at both De Jong Diving Center and Hillcrest Swimming pool for nearly 10 years. Without this pool we are unable to train, prepare for local and international competitions and the sport in our province suffers.

Cathy Bester (Pretoria , 2023-05-19)

#650

This pool is very important for the South African swimming community.

Estelle Van Veelen (Tzaneen, 2023-05-19)

#651

I am concerned about the state of the swimming pool.

Mampe Kumalo (Pretoria , 2023-05-19)

#652

I'm signing because I'm sick of this Government not putting money in the places they should. I did galas there during all my school years. It's disgraceful that they want to close this pool.

Thelma Wyatt (Kloof, 2023-05-19)

#653

The City Council cannot maintain anything in the City

Rudi Pretorius (Elarduspark, 2023-05-19)

#654

It has been a bastion for swimming in Pretoria for 50 years

Inger Hesse (Pretoria, 2023-05-19)

#655

We grew up at that swimming pool. The pool is used by many and it will be a great loss if it has to close down.

Bianca Nieuwenhuys (Pretoria, 2023-05-19)

#657

If this is closed where will schools compete? Where will swimmers train?

Marlene Jordaan (Wapadrand, 2023-05-19)

#658

I want to save the Hilcrest swimming pool.

Chris Wagner (Tshwane, 2023-05-19)

#659

It is the right thing to do

Johan Prins (Pretoria, 2023-05-19)

#661

The Hillcrest swimming pool is important for swimmers in Pretoria and if the Municipality cant do their job of maintaining it sell it to the private sector.

Colleen Mylder (Pretoria, 2023-05-19)

#663

It's just not an option to close the pool. Please DO NOT give up on doing necessary maintenance. Our public, affordable recreation centres are disappearing rapidly.

Theresa Van Niekerk (Krugersdorp, 2023-05-19)

#664

My daughter did her training here future generations need this facility

SJR Eden (Pretoria, 2023-05-19)

#665

We need to keep the pool open. Allocate the needed funds and use it correctly. Get rid of corruption!

Rudolf Oosthuizen (Pretoria , 2023-05-19)

#666

Hillcrest’s closure will be a serious blow to swimming and life saving in Pretoria and Gauteng!

Andre van der Veen (Pretoria, 2023-05-19)

#669

I grew up swimming in this pool and I’m still a swimmer - my kids would like to be swimmers - and this is Pretoria’s most iconic and important pool

Anja Olivier (Pretoria+, 2023-05-19)

#670

We need to have public facilities!

Retha Rousseau (Pretoria, 2023-05-19)

#672

We need public pools to be maintenance for sport & recreation purposes. Our children has done many gala’s at this pool.

Lynette Hickley (Benoni, 2023-05-19)

#674

The Hillcrest Pool was a large part of my life when I lived in Pretoria and I would want to see the facilities being accessible in the future for those who cannot afford a gym or would like to swim in the open air.

Llandi Beeslaar (Melkbosstrand, 2023-05-19)

#675

I used to love spending time at Hillcrest pool. It was safe, clean and affordable.

Stephanie Gericke (Pretoria , 2023-05-19)

#676

We have swum many galas at this pool and it’s a disaster that this pool cannot be maintained

Chas Andrew (Witbank, 2023-05-19)

#677

I am a regular (2 to 3 times a week) swimmer at Hillcrest Swimming Pool since 2013, and would dearly like to continue swimming there for exercise.

Zack Enslin (Villieria, 2023-05-19)

#678

Used to train there,still go whenever I can

Claudette Reyneke (Pretoria, 2023-05-19)

#679

My children are swimmers and participate in Galas at Hillcrest.

Tamara Adams (Pretoria , 2023-05-19)

#680

My family trained here and children swam galas here. I believe other generations should be afforded this opportunity.

Dewald Lemmer (Pretoria, 2023-05-19)

#681

I want to do my bit to root out corruption.

Manny Ferreira (Centurion, 2023-05-19)

#682

Its important to keep it open for public access and to stop the decay we see in so many places

Thomas Van Tonder (Pretoria, 2023-05-19)

#684

Hillcrest pool should continue to provide a service to the community.

Rod Clack (Pretoria, 2023-05-19)

#685

I’m a swimming coach and we’ve competed there often… it’s a wonderful venue!

Chad Peterson (Middelburg, 2023-05-19)

#687

I support the requests

Mare-Lise Fourie (Pretoria, 2023-05-19)

#689

Swimming is my passion and swimming facilities need to be available to everyone in the community. Swimming is a life skill, a recreational activity for whole families, and a Sport that we as South Africans excel in. This pool MUST be saved!!

Pam Reynecke (Pretoria, 2023-05-19)

#690

We need to save this Pool

Bridget Wedge (Pretoria , 2023-05-19)

#692

I want to keep the pool open

Richard van Zyl (Pretoria, 2023-05-19)

#693

This pool has helped many people in their swimming. Please keep it open

Nicolaas Herholdt (Akasia, 2023-05-19)

#695

It is one of the basic services of municipalities around the world to provide a public swimming pool. Hillcrest is one of the only 50m / Olympic sized swimming pools in the region. I trained at Hillcrest under various clubs as a child and teen. It gave me the opportunity to swim local club, provincial and national competitions, which greatly shaped my childhood. I would want my child to have the opportunity to swim at Hillcrest.

Benoit Knox (Pretoria, 2023-05-19)

#696

My entire family swims there to train for various swim meets

Charis Vd merwe (Pretoria , 2023-05-19)

#697

My son's are swimmers and we make use of the pool. It's a must have to the community and for the growth of the sport. Swimming is a lifestyle and life-long commitment and we need to be proud of what we present to the kids who work so hard. We also need to represent our City proudly.

Nicole Cartwright (Pretoria , 2023-05-19)

#702

This Pool has been part of my life forever

Michael Hesse (Pretoria, 2023-05-19)

#704

My children swim gala’s at hicrest pool

Emile Meyer (Pretoria , 2023-05-19)

#705

Hillcrest has history.

H Uys (Pretoria , 2023-05-19)

#706

I want the pool to survive

Mark Harris (Johannesburg, 2023-05-19)

#707

The Hillcrest Pool must be saved and well maintained.

Winton Myers (Johannesburg, 2023-05-19)

#709

Hillcrest swimming pool is an integral part if Pretoria.
One needs an Olympic size pool for training purposes. Where must a young person that can't afford a gym membership train??
Besides that, many people don't have private pools, and Hillcrest offers them relief from the heat as well as entertainment in the summer months when they don't have another option.
We need Hillcrest to stay open please!

Nola Olivier (Pretoria, 2023-05-19)

#710

This facility is a critical component in the ongoing development and growth of South Africa’s swimming future… and gives way for our new generation to help maintain South Africa’s excellent standing in Olympic and international rankings

Tanya Modena (Midstream , 2023-05-19)

#711

Im signing because i believe this iconic landmark needs to remain open to the public and maintained as per every well managed swimming pool.

Warren Kraak (Pretoria, 2023-05-19)

#712

It is the pool I grew up with competing in. I was a numerous gold medalist at National level.

Joa van Niekerk (Pretoria, 2023-05-19)

#713

I have been swimming there for more than 15 years. It would be very sad to close down such a big place that attracts so many people

Leandri De Kock (Pretoria, 2023-05-19)

#715

It is shocking that something as simple as maintaining a pool area is too much to ask for

Carien Lambert (Tshwane, 2023-05-19)

#716

I am practicing there for the Midmar Mile

Ronel Du Toit (Pretoria, 2023-05-19)

#721

I am a masters swimmer and my children swim in regional and National events some of which are held at the pool. Also there are few 50m pools available to swim competitions

Gary Bradshaw (Sandton, 2023-05-19)

#722

I used to use the pool for exercise but dud to its deterioration, I have stopped going.

Britta Weidhase (Pretoria, 2023-05-19)

#724

It’s an important venue for SA swimmers

Louise Meades (Johannesburg , 2023-05-19)

#725

I loved the swimming pool as a kid and want my children to experience the same fun I did

Reinart Engelbrecht (Pretoria, 2023-05-19)

#726

My daughters swim galas frequently at Hillcrest and the conditions are horrendous, specifically when compared to other public pools of a similar nature. Neglect is clear!

Paul Stedall (PRETORIA, 2023-05-19)

#727

I have been swimming in this pool for years and appreciate how it supports the residents of Pretoria

Nedret Stuart-Hammond (Pretoria , 2023-05-19)

#730

It is an absolute disgrace that such an important recreational facility for the community to be so neglected to be in such a horrific state.

Reinette Van der Schijff (Pretoria , 2023-05-19)

#731

My girls have been swimming galas at Hillcrest since they were 7 years old, now in their 20s they still compete there.

Nicolene Cornelius (Centurion, 2023-05-19)

#732

I believe that this pool is the beginning of many many of our best swimmer’s and feel this is a massive challenge for someone to try take this on there own and need all the support

Wayne Davis-Hannibal (Gauteng , 2023-05-19)

#734

The pool and dive centre is and should remain a pillar in our community. This is a basic public space that should be mainted at the highest level. If it was not for these spaces we would bot be able to provide a stepping stone for potential future athletes that dont have the funds to go to private spaces. If the government has no interst i would personally take over the De Jong Site. And make it the becon it was in my childhood. Its easy to see the mismanagement of funds has filtered down into ruining these small unique vitalliy import areas. Its a shame to see these go!

shannon dalton (Pretoria, 2023-05-19)

#735

Because the pool is in a horrendous state and the same goes for the bathrooms...and it saddens me as a practitioner of the sport that the government doesn't even care for it's own facility

Zander von Graszouw (Tswane, 2023-05-19)

#737

This landmark should be preserved for our children and grandchildren as a place of relaxation and swimming tradition.

Retha Van deventer (Tshwane, 2023-05-19)

#740

Pool needs to be maintained

Stephmari Mihalik (Pretoria , 2023-05-19)

#741

I am a pensioener and cant afford gym fees. I want to keep fit to take part in swimming events. All my training was done there ! I love that place!

Mariana MINTY (Pretoria, 2023-05-19)

#743

I love hillcrest and have often used the swimming pool for training in the past

Janke Bestbier (Pretoria, 2023-05-19)

#745

The swimming pool is very important to the swimming community in Pretoria

Gene Kleynhans (Pretoria, 2023-05-19)

#749

My daughter started her competitve swimming career here. It is a place for kids to learn to swim, and compete maybe making their dream coming true of becoming an Olympian

Anthea Rundle (Pretoria, 2023-05-19)

#750

This pool is needed and wanted!!! It’s an asset

Katija Marshall (Boksburg, 2023-05-19)

#751

The pool is important and should be maintained

Pierre Viljoen (Pretoria, 2023-05-19)

#754

Hillcrest is a crucial facility to the aquatics community in the City of Tshwane. This is a city that continues to produce top achievers in the sport of swimming while also promoting a love of aquatics for all swimmers who have trained or competed at Hillcrest. Without this swimming pool a number of sports will cease to exist in the city.

Stephni Fogwill (Pretoria, 2023-05-19)

#756

We have had so many gala's at this place and loved swimming there.
It is based in a great area and we would love to keep on swimming there.

Zanel Myburgh (Centurion, 2023-05-19)

#757

I have been using the pool over the last 20 years that I’ve been living in Pretoria.

Cobus Bothma (Pretoria , 2023-05-19)

#758

I believe in the benefits and value of a functional public pool that is accessible to all walks of life.

Sharon Cooke (Pretoria , 2023-05-19)

#763

As a child and teenager I spent a lot of time at Hillcrest. I trained there with the Ridge Seals aquatic club and same many galas on Saturdays. It is an important place for children of today who are interested in swimming and exercise to train there and do galas. It will also help keep them out of mischief and provide them with a community of like minded people. Please don’t let this important part of Pretoria rot.

Shane van Breda (Pretoria , 2023-05-19)

#767

I grew up using this pool everyday and I care about my community and the future children who would be able to improve their swimming at this pool

Melissa Ferreira (Pretoria, 2023-05-19)

#769

I love hilcrest pool

Karen Jankelow (Jhb, 2023-05-19)

#770

This pool is used by the community for many years.

Charlie Westdyk (Pretoria, 2023-05-19)

#771

I used to train there and we always went there every Sunday with my children

Dorothy Gschwandtner (Pretoria , 2023-05-19)

#773

Why should a perfectly good pool go to waist. If The government does not want to spend money on the upkeep give private investors the opportunity.

Janelda Swain (Pretoria , 2023-05-19)

#775

Municipality has a duty to uphold. If not, give private investors access to maintain the pool.

Carike Oberholzer (Pretoria, 2023-05-19)

#776

My daughter is a swimmer, and she would need this facility in the future for gala’s as well as want to continue with swimming while enrolled at TUKS in a couple of years

Ronel Van der Merwe (Middelburg, 2023-05-19)

#777

Critical to the Cities offering and development !!

Neil boyce (Pretoria, 2023-05-19)

#778

I'm signing this petition cause Hillcrest has always been part of Pretoria and apart of my children's swimming. A lot of galas has been held there and a lot of memories.

Lene Myburgh (Pretoria, 2023-05-19)

#784

My son is a swimmer

Julie Viljoen (Pretoria, 2023-05-19)

#786

We don't want the pool to close!!!!!!!!

Courtney van Biljon (Pretoria, 2023-05-19)

#787

Please save the little swimming recources we have left.

Anneke Van Der Nest (Pretoria, 2023-05-19)

#788

That pool is used by a lot of our swimmers and friends to train.

Ananda Vorster (The Willows, 2023-05-19)

#789

We need to preserve our public infrastructure.

Kyle Barry (Pretoria, 2023-05-19)

#790

There is a great need for well kept recreational facilities in our city. Hillcrest Pool needs to be seen as a place unaffected by the ills of degradation. Also as an example of what is possible through public participation.

Llewellyn von Brughan (Centurion , 2023-05-19)

#791

I have a special place in my hart for Hillcrest , swam there myself

Hannes Jordaan (Pretoria , 2023-05-19)

#792

I love Hillcrest. Spend many happy hours there. Would love to take my grandchild there.

Sanet Van Reenen (Pretoria+, 2023-05-19)

#793

My children are swimmers. There are so few 50m pools left

Nicole Botha (Johannesburg , 2023-05-19)

#794

I am a master’s swimmer and make use of these facilities

Lynsey Foot (Johannesburg, 2023-05-19)

#795

I swim for exersize

Izel Dreyer (Pretoria, 2023-05-19)

#798

My daughter has taken part in galas there for 5 years and it's the only proper 50m pool in Pretoria

Vanessa Mostert (Pretoria , 2023-05-19)

#800

I was a very serious swimmer when i was younger. I have so many happy memories from this pool. From swimming galas, to being a cheerleader at interhigh. We must make sure this pool stays for the younger generations

Nika Bedeker (Pretoria, 2023-05-19)



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