Fight for the water: mobile swimming containers as a rescue for Northwest Mecklenburg?

Fight for the water: mobile swimming containers as a rescue for Northwest Mecklenburg?

The swimming pools in Northwest Mecklenburg are under pressure. In recent years, the number of swimming pools has dropped dramatically, which poses great challenges for parents and schools. A possible solution that is currently being discussed are mobile swimming containers. These transportable truck containers offer an interesting alternative to continue to ensure swimming lessons in schools. Loud Ostsee newspaper The left has brought this proposal into play to counteract the swimming courses emergency.

But what exactly are these mobile swimming containers? These overseas containers, which are converted into swimming pools, offer space for up to 13 meters long swimming pools and are equipped with modern water treatment plants. Some containers even have sanitary facilities and changing rooms. Unlike solid swimming pools, they are flexible and can be used relatively quickly at different locations. However, the acquisition costs per container amount to around 600,000 euros, which is a significant investment.

Challenges and alternative

However, the use of mobile swimming containers also brings some challenges. Critics like the DLRG warn of a permanent solution by these containers. They emphasize that the containers are only suitable for getting used to water, but not for complete swimming lessons. Problems such as location searches, technical connections and limited capacity-usually only 6-8 children can swim at the same time-represent additional hurdles. Loud NDR the idea of ​​mobile swimming containers in Hanover was rejected because they cannot contribute to swimming ability.

These containers are already in use in many places in Lower Saxony and North Rhine-Westphalia. Municipalities such as Celle and Göttingen have shown interest in the introduction of mobile pools. The Lower Saxony State Swimming Association is already renting mobile pools in schools and kindergartens. Some containers are ready to enable swimming lessons on site, which could be relieved for many affected parents. However, the DLRG is committed to fundamental renovation and operation of traditional swimming pools through the federal and state governments. Your statement brings an important perspective into the discussion.

Technical aspects and advantages

The technical innovations behind these containers are also worth mentioning. For example, the Poolray MP1-600 UV disinfection system is used, which ensures that the water remains hygienic and unpleasant smells are minimized. This system enables effective control of chloramine structure and contributes to the health of swimming pool visitors. According to a study by Ultraaqua the installation of these systems is easy and you ensure that the mobile containers are ready for use.

In the region around Northwest Mecklenburg, those responsible are faced with the task of finding solutions after various solid swimming pools, such as the popular swimming pool in the Ostsee Hotel Klützer Winkel or that in Boltenhagen, were closed. Parents and students must now travel to Wismar or Schwerin for swimming lessons in remote halls. The search for practical alternatives is therefore urgently needed to ensure that swimming remains accessible to everyone. It remains to be seen whether mobile swimming containers are the answer - the need for discussion is high.