Norman Kirk Swimming Pool to receive upgrade
It’s time to use up your 2023/24 season tickets as the Norman Kirk Memorial Swimming Pool will be closing earlier to allow for a planned upgrade.
This year’s closing date will be 3 March, instead of the normal time at the end of March. Concession tickets and season passes issued for 2023/24 will no longer be valid past this date.
The $213,000 project will upgrade the pool with a PVC membrane to stop water leaking and help maintain the water temperature. It will be completed as part of Council’s 2023/24 Annual Plan.
This will lessen the annual operating costs by reducing the heating requirements and extend the life of the pool by 20 years.
The project needs to be done in the warmer months because it needs a high amount of sunlight hours and heat to properly set.
In 2022, Council staff investigated the use and cost of installing a membrane compared to sandblasting and repainting the pool. It was found that the PVC membrane offered a more durable and cost-effective solution.
The PVC membrane is virtually indestructible, requires minimal maintenance, can be installed over any structurally sound shell without any prep-work, and will last decades.
Built in 1978, the outdoor facility is a 33.3 metre long, six lane heated pool, with a toddler’s pool, BBQ area and ample seating and shade, which is enjoyed by locals and visitors to the district.
The upgrade will ensure that there are ongoing job opportunities, as well as a facility that will be enjoyed, for many more years to come.