Catarroja opens summer pool after upgrades

Catarroja will reopen its municipal summer pool on June 13 after completing a new round of improvement works at the facility, according to municipal officials and local media reports. The outdoor pool is scheduled to remain open until September 13, with daily hours from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Officials said the latest works were aimed at ensuring the quality of the water, user safety and the proper operation of the site. The reopening follows earlier repairs after the installations were affected by the DANA storm damage, Mayor Lorena Silvent said. ### When does the pool open, and how long will it stay in service? June 13 is the opening date set by Catarroja for the municipal summer pool, and the season is due to run through September 13. The facility will operate every day from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., offering what officials described as a summer leisure space for residents. (valenciaplaza.com) The reopening comes after a delayed and repair-focused period for the site. In July 2025, local reporting said the summer pool had resumed operations after repair work linked to damage caused by the DANA. ### What work was done before this summer season? The latest works focused on the water-play area, where the municipality renewed pumps, conduits, pipes, drains, filters and chlorination systems, according to Valencia Plaza’s report citing the town hall. (valenciaplaza.com) Levante-EMV also reported that the improvement package included the renovation of the water-games zone to support safety and service quality. (levante-emv.com) Before the previous season, Catarroja had already carried out a broader intervention on the pool machinery. That earlier phase included renewal of the pumping system, chlorination equipment, compensation tanks and other essential operating elements, along with cleaning, repairs and preparation of the enclosure, according to the same report. (valenciaplaza.com) ### Why were more repairs needed at the facility? The installations had been affected by the DANA, according to Silvent and local reports on the reopening. Silvent said the municipality was continuing to recover municipal services and facilities “to return normality to our town,” according to Valencia Plaza. (valenciaplaza.com) Lorena Silvent said some of the improvements may not be immediately visible but were intended to provide safer, more modern facilities and better service for residents. That characterization was attributed to the mayor in the report on the reopening. ### Where can residents find the municipal pool service? (valenciaplaza.com) Catarroja’s municipal website lists a “Pabellón - Piscinas” section among its sports and public-service links, indicating the pool remains part of the town’s municipal sports infrastructure. The town hall’s main website was active this week with current municipal notices and events. The reopening notice itself was reported on June 2 by Valencia Plaza and Levante-EMV, both of which said the town hall had finished the latest round of works ahead of the summer season. (valenciaplaza.com) ### What happens after the summer season ends? September 13 is the scheduled closing date for the 2026 summer season, and officials said the recovery process at the installation will continue after that. (catarroja.es) Valencia Plaza reported that new actions are planned once the season finishes as Catarroja continues upgrading the facility. (valenciaplaza.com) Further municipal steps are expected to center on the same pool complex that has undergone phased repairs since the DANA-related damage. The next milestone named by officials is the post-season works period, which is due to begin after the pool closes in mid-September. (valenciaplaza.com)