Ludhiana, Aug. 24 -- A state-of-the-art all-weather swimming pool built for Rs.5.82 crore under the Smart City project near Rakh Bagh stands ready but remains shut as the municipal corporation is waiting to complete the tendering process for its operation and maintenance.

The swimming pool, equipped with advanced facilities, has been designed for year-round use. A filtration plant has been installed to keep the water clean, and modern heating systems have been set up to maintain the water temperature during winters. Officials said the electricity connection, which is essential to operate these systems, has already been applied for and is awaited.

According to officials, the civic body plans to run the swimming pool through an outsourcin...