The Aglantzia municipal swimming pool remains out of operation more than two years after it closed over serious health and safety concerns, despite funding assurances from the Cyprus Sports Organisation (KOA) in 2025 and plans for renovation and energy upgrades.
The facility was closed on 20 November 2024 after inspections identified several hazards, including a liquefied petroleum gas leak posing an explosion risk, corroded electrical panels, exposed electrical cables near the water, water leaks, faulty pumps and problems with the chlorination and cleaning systems.
At the time, Nicosia Mayor Charalambos Prountzos said the condition of the facilities made it impossible to continue operating them safely. He explained that the problems had been known for several months and that efforts had been made to keep the pool open, mainly because athletes and other users had limited alternative facilities.
The municipality had also approached KOA for financial assistance with the necessary work and support in finding alternative facilities for athletes and members of the Aglantzia Nautical Club.
Facilities remain in poor condition
Despite expectations that the site would be upgraded, its full reopening remains pending.
Images recorded by Sigmalive during a visit to the swimming pool show scattered rubbish, plastic chairs, balls, dirt and equipment left behind from when the facility was still operating.
Water remains in the pool, but it is visibly dirty. The condition of the premises raises questions about how the facilities have been maintained and managed during their prolonged closure.
€1.3 million renovation faces delays
The issue returned to the spotlight in 2026, amid reports that the renovation and energy upgrade had been delayed by technical and financial difficulties.
According to former Aglantzia deputy mayor Andreas Constantinou, the total cost of the works is estimated at €1.3 million. Although an agreement had been reached with KOA for it to cover most of the expense, there was reportedly no formal written commitment at the time confirming when the works would begin.
The swimming pool had briefly reopened during the summer of 2025, but this did not lead to a sustained return to operation. Residents have therefore continued to go without an important sports and leisure facility in their area.
What the deputy mayor says
Speaking to Sigmalive, Aglantzia Deputy Mayor Andri Hadjandreou said technical difficulties had emerged during the process, particularly in relation to the Department of Lands and Surveys. These affected the procedures that needed to be followed.
She added that timelines had been provided for the project to move forward.
However, questions remain over whether these deadlines will be met and when residents will be able to use the facilities again.
More than two years after the closure, residents are still waiting for answers. KOA’s funding support in 2025 raised expectations that the renovation would proceed, but the condition of the premises documented by Sigmalive has brought the delays back into focus.
The priority is now not only to secure the necessary funding, but also to carry out the works under a clear and binding timetable so that the municipal swimming pool can finally reopen to the public.
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— Sigmalive (@Sigmalivecom) November 11, 2026
What the swimming pool offered before its closure
Before operations were suspended, Aglantzia municipal swimming pool was an important sports and leisure facility for local residents, particularly during the summer months.
It included a 25-metre swimming pool, a smaller children’s pool, changing rooms and a canteen. During the summer season, from June to September, it was open to the public daily from 9am to 7pm. In winter, it operated under the responsibility of the Aglantzia Nautical Club.
The facility also offered affordable admission and seasonal passes for pupils, students, families, pensioners and other groups, with special rates for Aglantzia residents.
Its prolonged closure has deprived the local community of an accessible place for sport, recreation and summer leisure.
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