Pool gear inquiries
The swimming-lane dividers used at the Queen Elizabeth II Park swimming pool have created much overseas interest. So far there have, been 15 inquiries from eight; ! countries. Mr J. N. Caldwell, the owner of Caldwell Industries,, Ltd. which made the black-and-yellow lane dividers, said the company was flying two. .complete sets to Australia I this week. As well, the company had .two other firm orders, five: possible orders, plus five from, ’local clubs. The lane dividers ensure that the water is calm.. Small! discs revolve independently on a taut stainless steel cable to deflect, waves. Compres-. sion springs at each end keep the discs close together. Inquiries about the design of the filtration plant at the! pool have been received, too.!
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Press, Volume CXIV, Issue 33452, 6 February 1974, Page 1
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124Pool gear inquiries Press, Volume CXIV, Issue 33452, 6 February 1974, Page 1
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