eThekwini municipality came under fire by residents after it announced on its Facebook page that the pool would be temporarily closed for eight days, until June 30.eyesoreAn upgrade of more than R4m began in 2015 and was, according to reports, supposed to be completed within a year. However, it ground to a halt over contractual issues.he public is informed that the Rachel Finlayson pool will be closed from 22 to 30 June due to damage at the facility.
The closure comes after a member of the public drove into the pool [grounds], damaging the fence. Repairs are currently under way.TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF SWIMMING POOL The public is informed that the Rachel Finlayson Pool will be closed from 22 to 30 June due to damage at the facility. The closure comes after a member of the public drove into the pool, damaging the fence. Repairs are currently underway.