The Freyming-Merlebach Aquagliss complex will close early next year to conserve energy. The pool is a victim of rising gas and electricity prices. To avoid having to pay a heavy bill, the city council voted on Thursday evening to close the 1 premisesis From January to April 2, 2023.
Aurélie Albert is in charge of the Aquagliss nautical complex.
Sound N°1 – The Aquagliss pool will be closed from January to April to save energy
The pool is very energy consuming. It is 100% gas heated and uses a lot of electricity to treat the water and air. For 3 months, therefore, the regulars will no longer be able to swim. On the other hand, there will be no restrictions until the end of the year.
Sound N°2 – The Aquagliss pool will be closed from January to April to save energy
At the Sarreguemines nautical center there is currently no renegotiation of energy tariffs so the community of the agglomeration is not affected by the price increase.
To participate in the national effort, the room temperature and that of the swimming pools have been slightly lowered. For example, the sports pool went from 27.5 to 27°.