Overview

• The outdoor pool before Duisburg Theater opened July 17 for the FISU World University Games and sold out all one-hour public slots through July 27 within days
• Duisburg Kontor is working to unlock additional swim times amid a shortage of qualified lifeguards needed for each session
• Transurban’s “Duispool” at Innenhafen remains open only on weekends from noon to 8 p.m. through August 3 under formal supervision
• Wirtschaftsbetriebe Duisburg have begun issuing €20 fines to anyone climbing barriers to swim outside designated Duispool hours
• Social media commentary has praised the novel urban swim venues while also questioning budget priorities and environmental impacts