Swimming pools holiday details

GEORGE NEWS - As the summer season approaches, George Municipality is gearing up to ensure the safety of beachgoers and swimmers.

The schedule for lifeguard deployment at various beaches in the region was released last week and these measures aim to provide protection and peace of mind to those enjoying the scenic beauty of the coastal areas.

Essential phone numbers to keep close this summer

NSRI Station 23 at Wilderness Beach: 082 990 5955.
George Fire Department: 044 803 6311
Toll free disaster: 087 152 9999
George Municipality after hours: 044 803 6300

Public swimming pools

Lifeguards are on duty at the Conville and Uniondale pools from 1 December 2023 until 31 May 2024, as per the following swimming pool operating hours:

Monday to Friday: 13:00 - 16:00 with two lifeguards on duty
Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays: 09:00 - 12:00 and 13:00 - 16:00 with two lifeguards on duty and one lifeguard on standby

The tariffs for entry into both Conville and Uniondale swimming pools are as follows:

Non-sporting events

Entrance fee:

Adult (including children 16 years and above): R15 per person
Children (15 years and under): R5 per child
Swimming tuition: per person: R11 (both adults and children)

Sporting events

Hire of Conville Swimming Pool:

Galas for adults: R1 500 / full day and R800 / half day
Deposit R1 500 (refundable
Floodlights: R300/hour
Touchpads: R4 000/day

PLEASE NOTE: Entry fee to the swimming pools include Vat

Conville swimming pool enquiries/bookings:

Tel: 044 801 9488

Contact persons:

Mr G de Villiers email: gbdevilliers@george.gov.za - Sport Development Assistant
Ms LY Botha email lybotha@george.gov.za - Sport Development Officer
Ms S Velembo email svelembo@george.gov.za