The North Sydney Olympic Pool has unexpectedly shut its doors less than a week after reopening.
More than 10,000 people flooded the North Sydney Olympic Pool on Saturday after its $122m restoration makeover, which took five years to complete.
However, less than a week after its spectacular reopening, the pool’s doors were firmly shut on Friday morning.
A North Sydney Council spokesman told NewsWire the pool was closed due to a power outage on Thursday night.
“The pool has been temporarily closed while the issue is investigated and the necessary works are carried out,” he said.
“Contractors and technical specialists have been working throughout the night to resolve the issue and complete the works as quickly as possible.”
The council spokesman told NewsWire the pool would reopen once the works were complete.
“Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available,” he said.
“Council understands the community’s disappointment and apologises for the disruption.”
The pool was opened in 1936 and is one of the country’s most recognisable swimming destinations, with its sweeping views overlooking the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
It recently underwent mammoth renovations to restore its Art Deco design, with the doors shut for 1986 days.
More than 10,000 people flocked to the pool for its reopening to test out the 50m outdoor pool and 25m lap pool as well as its new cafe and old-school gelato bar.
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