Morrison Hill Swimming Pool
The Morrison Hill Swimming Pool (Chinese: 摩理臣山游泳池) is a public swimming pool in Morrison Hill, Wan Chai, Hong Kong. It was the first indoor public pool in Hong Kong as well as the first heated public pool.
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| Address | No. 7 Oi Kwan Road, Wan Chai |
| Opened | 31 October 1972 |
| Operated by | Leisure and Cultural Services Department |
| Architect | Sam Lim |
| Type | Indoor and outdoor |
| Cost | HK$8 million (1972) |
| Website | Official website |
| Sponsor | Royal Hong Kong Jockey Club |
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History
The Morrison Hill Swimming Pool was officially opened on 31 October 1972 by Sir Douglas Clague. The Royal Hong Kong Jockey Club donated over HK$8 million toward the complex's construction. At opening, the swimming complex comprised a heated 50-metre heated main pool, an outdoor pool, and a paddling pool for young children. It was designed by architect Sam Lim.[1] The pool was operated by the Urban Council until 2000.
A second indoor pool was opened to the public on 28 June 1982. It was the Urban Council's first indoor teaching pool, and the first in Hong Kong equipped with a ramp for the convenience of disabled people. It cost HK$5.2 million.[2]
In 2000, when the Urban Council was disbanded, management of the pool was taken up by the newly-formed Leisure and Cultural Services Department.
Facilities
Today, the swimming complex has four pools. Indoors, there is a 50-metre main pool with a 203-seat spectator stand, as well as a smaller training pool. The outdoor pool deck is home to a teaching pool and a toddler's pool.[3]
References
- "Heated pool will beat the chill". South China Morning Post. 31 October 1972. p. 8.
- "Pool opened". South China Morning Post. 28 June 1982. p. 13.
- "Information on Public Swimming Pools". Leisure and Cultural Services Department. Archived from the original on 6 July 2017. Retrieved 15 June 2017.
