December 10, 2025
A $115,000 PoolPod Platform Lift, installed earlier this year at the South Burnett Aquatic Centre in Nanango, was officially opened this week.
The project, which improves pool accessibility for people with a disability, was made possible by a grant from Heritage Nanango Community Funding (HNCF).
HNCF director Jane Hodgkinson thanked Council for applying for the funding for the project.
“It is such a dignified way for people with who need assistance to get into the pool,” Mrs Hodgkinson said.
She said the HNCF was a joint venture with the Heritage Bank Nanango which has enabled it to spend millions of dollars on community projects in the Nanango area.
Mayor Kathy Duff praised the support from Heritage in Nanango, saying she knew other South Burnett towns were very jealous of Nanango.
The Contenda Poolpod is powered by rechargeable batteries.
Two people can use the Pod to enter the pool at the same time, eg. a carer with their client.
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