Swimming Pool Strop recently underwent a treatment to combat concrete rot. Although visitors may notice little of it, a new system beneath the water surface protects the concrete from further damage. The pool, along with Van Eyck Swimming Pool, has also been fitted with new lighting.
The renovation works at Swimming Pool Strop are complete. To combat concrete rot, 'cathodic protection' was employed. A total of 1,900 titanium rods were drilled into the beams and columns surrounding the pool basins. These rods conduct a slight electric current that halts the rusting process.
The system is divided into eight zones, each with its own power source and measurement sensors, and is continuously monitored via an online platform. Thanks to these works, the pool's lifespan will be significantly extended.
Given the increasing demand for swimming lessons, club activities, and recreational swimming in Ghent, careful management of existing infrastructure is crucial. These investments protect Swimming Pool Strop from further wear and tear, extending the lifespan for the thousands of Ghent residents who use the facility.
In addition to the structural improvements, Swimming Pools Strop and Van Eyck have also received new lighting. At Strop, the exterior lighting was renewed, along with the lighting in the entrance hall, basements, four storage rooms near the baby pool, the recreation area by the toddler pool, and the whirlpool. At Van Eyck, the upgrades include lighting in the entrance hall, all offices, changing rooms, the cafeteria, technical areas, and toilets.
