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Ban on swimming pools extended to The Greens
DUBAI — Following the closure of swimming pools in The Springs and The Meadows, residents returning to their homes in The Greens yesterday were confronted by notices pinned next to the lifts.
Announcing the temporary closure of the pools, Emaar stated that they are in discussions with Dubai Municipality and the Residents’ Associations in respect of lifeguards and other remedial actions relating to safety.
Cordoned off only by red and white tape, the level of water has been reduced to a matter of inches at the shallow end and perhaps two feet at the other. Given that this initiative may have been sparked by the death of Fairouz Hillali in a full pool last October, the present conditions are hardly likely to prevent further accidents.
"It seems somewhat surprising that the authorities have taken so long to deal with a potential danger that has been there for ages," said one resident resolutely sunbathing by the remaining puddle. "The whole situation is unlikely to be resolved in the near future. And is it really feasible to have lifeguards at every pool?"
Notwithstanding the taped-off areas of the pool this morning, children were playing unsupervised, often ducking under the tapes in games of catch-me-if-you-can.
"This is surely every bit as dangerous as a full pool, particularly for children," observed another Greens dweller. "We have had one of the facilities that we pay for — and use for our enjoyment and exercise — taken away from us with, doubtless, no reduction in rent. Of course safety is paramount but surely a notice stating that those using the pool do so entirely at their own risk would make the position clear. And even welcomed. Plus: a compulsory ruling that children should not play unattended and must be supervised at all times. That would effectively solve the problem."
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