September 4, 2015
The Kingaroy swimming pool is undergoing a major refurbishment so its summer re-opening has been pushed back a bit later than usual this year.
South Burnett mayor Wayne Kratzmann said the pool was now scheduled to re-open on October 24.
“While the pool is traditionally opened in time for the start of the school holidays, our staff discovered there was major work required to make it ready for residents,” Mayor Kratzmann said.
Council engaged a structural engineer to inspect the pool, which was subsequently stripped back to a bare shell so that the necessary work could be carried out.
The fibreglass wet deck edge moulds have been replaced with concrete gutters, and the pool completely repainted with non-slip paint for the safety of swimmers.
New diving blocks will be installed at the deep end.
Residents who have been campaigning for more shade should be pleased that a shade sail will be installed over the grassed area and toddler pool.
Donna and Joe Dangerfield will continue to manage the pool, and learn-to-swim classes will continue as usual.
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Opening dates for other pools in the South Burnett will be:
- Blackbutt: September 19
- Wondai: September 19
- Murgon: October 12 (with an official re-opening party for the new complex on October 17)
- Proston: October 12
The South Burnett Aquatic Centre at Nanango is open all year.
Admission prices for the 2015-16 season for all swimming pools will remain the same.
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- In the Toowoomba Regional Council area, the Yarraman Pool will re-open on Saturday, September 19.
- In the Gympie Regional Council area, Kilkivan Swimming Pool will re-open on Saturday, September 5, and Goomeri Public Swimming Pool will re-open sometime after September 19 (date to be confirmed)
