This paper’s report about the Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Olympic (MGMO) pool at Shivaji Park in Dadar West being reopened after two months highlighted the euphoria the member base demonstrated as they could get back to the waters of the iconic facility. Like most civic pools, this one was closed, too, as we had weak rainfall initially and Mumbai was grappling with a water crunch.

Chats were whirring, and speculation was rife that the space was going to be ‘developed’ and the closure was a cover-up for these plans. This, though, was grist for the gossip mills. While the happiness and relief were evident as the pool reopened on August 16, Sunday, we hope that this one and all civic pools, in fact, pay attention to some top concerns by members.