Investigation underway to determine cause of Adelaide's SAALC chlorine leak

Three staff members have been released from hospital following respiratory complaints after a chlorine leak at Adelaide’s new South Australian Aquatic & Leisure Centre at Oaklands Park.

A spokesperson for the Centre says that everything is back to normal and running as per usual.

The three staff members were in the chlorine storage area when the leak caused them to suffer respiratory problems from the fumes. The staff members were rushed to a nearby medical centre, the pool was evacuated and closed, while the fire brigade, ambulances and other emergency services were called.

Shortly after, the staff members were released from hospital. No-one was seriously hurt.

Some media reports suggested a faulty flange could be to blame, but the Centre spokesperson said an investigation is underway to determine the exact cause of the leak.

“There was a chemical leak during the changeover process; a process that has been carried out many times,” she said. “There is an investigation underway to discover why it happened on this occasion.”