Free entry will be offered to shire aquatic facilities on their last day of operation for the summer season.
Councillors approved free entry to Boggabri Memorial Pool, Narrabri Aquatic Centre and Wee Waa Memorial Pool on Saturday, April 12 – the last day of the 2024/2025 summer swimming season.
On Friday, December 27, a storm hit Boggabri Memorial Pool, damaging fences, equipment and pool plant.
This storm resulted in a two-week closure while teams worked to bring the facility and water back to a safe standard.
Since then, council has been experiencing staff shortages for pools, including a number of lifeguards leaving the region.
This has resulted in unplanned and unexpected closures at all aquatic facilities to allow the remaining staff to provide lifeguard supervisory duties for larger events, such as school and regional swimming carnivals.
Council recognises the importance of the shire’s aquatic facilities to the community, and will end the season with free entry to thank the community for their participation.
Cr Brett Nolan moved that council proceed with the entry fee waiver. This was seconded by Cr Amanda Brown and was unanimously supported by elected members.
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