Rehabilitation of Métlaoui Municipal Pool: A Long-Awaited Project Finally Takes Shape
After years of waiting and unfulfilled promises, the city of Métlaoui is finally seeing one of its most anticipated projects come to fruition: the rehabilitation of the municipal pool, which has been abandoned since 2018. Thanks to a partnership between the Gafsa Regional Council and the Gafsa Phosphate Company (CPG), this iconic location is set to reopen its doors.
A Significant Step Towards Local Development and Sports Infrastructure
In a significant move to relaunch local development and improve sports infrastructure, a partnership agreement was signed between the Gafsa Regional Council, represented by the regional governor, and the Gafsa Phosphate Company (CPG), represented by its general manager, as part of the company's social responsibility program. This agreement provides for the complete rehabilitation of the Métlaoui municipal pool, at an estimated total cost of nearly 5 million dinars.
A Project Revived After Years of Suspension
This project, which has been on hold since 2018, is part of the ongoing efforts to reactivate suspended development projects in the region. It includes the comprehensive renovation of the pool, locker rooms, and shower rooms, in accordance with modern standards for sports and leisure facilities.
Progress and Next Steps
The authorities have confirmed that the technical studies are now complete and that the designers responsible for monitoring the project have already been appointed. The call for tenders for the civil engineering work will be launched in the coming days, marking the start of work on the site. The construction site is expected to begin in February 2026, once the administrative procedures are finalized.
A Dream Come True for the People of Métlaoui
For the population of Métlaoui, the restoration of this municipal pool represents a long-held dream finally coming true, in a region that suffers from a severe lack of leisure and sports facilities. This project will provide a genuine space for relaxation and socialization for young people and families, while strengthening social cohesion and breathing new life into a long-forgotten public facility.
