It was closed last June 1st to allow renovation and redevelopment work to begin. The municipal swimming pool, however, will remain closed until the end of the year, leaving the entire central Sardinia region without this vital service. Contracts for the first of three planned renovation and redevelopment projects, involving an investment of €700,000, secured by Credito Sportivo, will not be awarded until January.
The municipal swimming pool, in addition to being an important swimming center, is also a rehabilitation center, particularly for children with disabilities and the elderly. It plays an important role in the area, which includes Marghine, Planargia, Guilcer, Meilogu, and much of the Nuoro province. For seven months, all events and registrations have been suspended. For various activities, including amateur ones, sports clubs and even swimming enthusiasts must relocate to Oristano or Sassari. The first steps will be to replace the roof, improve energy efficiency, perform overall maintenance, secure the electrical systems, and other measures. Water infiltration will be eliminated, operating costs will be reduced, and the safety of the ten employees will be improved.
Danilo Masala, Councilor for Public Works: "The second project, the most significant, is worth one million euros, funded by the Region, while the third project, worth 650,000 euros, is included in a territorial planning plan, given the importance of the pool in the area. Over the next few months, starting in February, we will therefore proceed with all the necessary work to ensure a decent, safe, and efficient facility. Unfortunately, to allow for the work, this important service will need to be closed for several more months." The closed pool is causing significant disruption, including employment, given that the Sertinu facility employs around ten people.