Oslo‘s Long-Awaited Tøyenbadet Reopens After Five-Year Closure
After years of anticipation, Oslo’s largest public swimming pool, Tøyenbadet, has finally reopened its doors on Monday, January 6th. The much-awaited reopening was marked by smiling officials handing out cake, signaling the beginning of a new era for the city’s bathers.
The redevelopment of the swimming pool has taken nearly two years longer than originally anticipated, with the total cost reaching approximately 2.3 billion Norwegian kroner (NOK). This figures as one of the largest investments the Norwegian capital has made in a sports facility to date.
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However, despite the excitement surrounding the reopening, the day was also marked by visible defects: several windows at the pool are visibly cracked. According to Oslobygg’s director, Eli Grimsby, some of the windows are Indeed, as many as 80 windows are said to be affected, as reported by Aftenposten.
Grimsby assures the public that this is a purely aesthetic issue and will not impact the pool’s usage or operation. He further clarifies that the city plans to hold the window supplier accountable for the replacements, with no additional costs to the municipality. The pool’s female lead builder has declined to comment on the matter, directing inquiries to Oslobygg.
Tøyenbadet’s reopening is a significant moment for Oslo, following a five-year hiatus that has left the city’s bathers eagerly awaiting its return. Despite the minor setbacks with the windows, the pool is now ready to welcome back its patrons and provide a much-needed community space for aquatic activities.
