Ifrane: Azrou without a municipal swimming pool for 10 years… Children and young people turn to rivers and natural ponds

Ifrane – The city of Azrou, in Ifrane Province, continues to face criticism over the absence of a municipal swimming pool despite its well-known tourist and environmental appeal. Nearly ten years have passed since the demolition and closure of the old public pool, with no replacement project brought to fruition.

As every summer approaches, the issue raises growing questions about the reasons behind the delay in providing what many local observers consider an essential public facility, particularly for children, young people, and families.

According to several local stakeholders, the lack of recreational infrastructure has pushed many children and teenagers to swim in rivers and natural ponds. These sites are neither equipped nor supervised, increasing the risk of drowning and injuries caused by rocks, broken glass, debris, and other hidden hazards.

Local observers argue that building a new public swimming pool in Azrou is no longer merely a recreational demand but has become a matter of public safety and prevention. Such a facility would also encourage swimming and sports while providing a safe and supervised environment for residents of all ages.

Local residents and community actors are calling on the authorities to accelerate the construction of a new municipal swimming pool that reflects Azrou’s tourism and environmental potential and meets the expectations of its population, especially during the busy summer season.

The issue continues to resurface every summer, as residents hope to see this long-standing demand finally transformed into a tangible public project.


Ifrane: Azrou Has Been Without a Public Swimming Pool for 10 Years as Children and Youth Turn to Rivers and Natural Ponds

Ifrane – The city of Azrou, located in Ifrane Province, continues to face criticism over the absence of a municipal swimming pool despite its reputation as a major tourist and environmental destination. Nearly a decade has passed since the old public pool was demolished and closed, with no replacement project yet completed.

As each summer arrives, the issue once again raises questions about the delay in providing what many local observers describe as an essential public facility, particularly for children, young people, and families.

According to local stakeholders, the lack of recreational infrastructure has led many children and teenagers to swim in rivers and natural ponds, which are unsupervised and unequipped, exposing them to the risk of drowning and injuries caused by rocks, broken glass, debris, and other hidden dangers.

Observers believe that building a new municipal swimming pool in Azrou is no longer simply a recreational demand but has become a public safety necessity. Such a facility would promote swimming and sports while offering a safe and supervised space for residents of all ages.

Residents and local community representatives are urging the authorities to speed up the implementation of a new public swimming pool project that reflects Azrou’s tourism and environmental importance and meets the expectations of the local population, particularly during the summer season.

The issue continues to return to public debate every summer, with residents hoping that this long-awaited project will finally become a reality.

Source:Fès News Media

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