Zahira College Gets a swimming pool complex

The long awaited dream of a Swimming Pool for Zahira College was opened recently with the patronage Al Haj Desamanya M.T.A.Furkhan, Chairman - Confifi Group, Al Haj M.H.Omar, Founder - Brandix who are distinguished Old Boys of the College and Chairman and members of Board of Governors, The Principal, Deputy Principal, Old Boys, Donors and well wishers.

The Swimming Pool complex built at a cost of Rs.98 Million is an ultra modern facility in a 3 storey building. The Main Pool has 8 lanes, 25 metres long and 6 metres wide. The Beginners Pool is 15 metres long and 6 metres wide. Centre Piece of the ground floor will house the wash rooms, changing rooms and beginners changing rooms. The 1st Floor will sport the main pool, spectator’s podium, beginner’s pool and stores. The 2nd Floor will comprise a resplendent restaurant, gymnasium and other indoor recreational facilities and the pool office. A Basketball Court and Parking space for 24 vehicles will also be available within the complex.

The Complex is situated within the College premises with its entrance on T.B.Jayah Mawatha (Darley Road).

A special feature on the opening ceremony was recognizing many donors by presenting a memento for their contribution towards the swimming pool complex.

The Swimming Pool Complex is the biggest project undertaken by the Zahira College Old Boys Association led by Fouzul Hameed as its President and the swimming pool project was led by Jisthy Fahmi, Vice President of OBA.