IT'S not too often that I have the chance to congratulate Newcastle council and say thank you, but here it is. An officer at our council took the time to phone me to let me know what was happening at our beloved Map of the World Pool, or known to many as the Canoe Pool or simply the Children's Pool. In my heart it will always be the Map Pool. I have been an agitator for many years and possibly a pest to the council to maintain and dredge that pool and with our baths now closed for renovation it becomes even more important that it is maintained and swimmable all year.
The council officer explained to me in detail why the pool had not been dredged and why there was little water in it. Real communication; and if the council did that more often we would all appreciate their efforts. Yes the pool was dredged and the inlet/outlet gate repaired within days. On 11/12 I visited the pool on a perfect day, weather wise, and the pool probably had close to 200 people in there, mostly children. Waves were breaking over the back, families too were enjoying the freedom of the salt water constantly being replenished. Thank you CoN for giving us back our happy place.
