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Bairnsdale Outdoor Pool to open 2 January for a 10-week season, offering swimming and community access
Bairnsdale Outdoor Pool will open 2 January for a 10-week season, offering swimming access for schools and the community, with Free Swim Fridays and variable hours based on weather and bookings.
The Bairnsdale Outdoor Pool will open from Thursday 2 January for a 10-week season. The season will provide swimming carnival access for schools and a venue for community members to enjoy a recreational swim outdoors over the warmer months.
Bairnsdale Outdoor Pool will operate from 2 January to 10 March 2025, featuring a 50m pool, learn-to-swim pool, kiosk, and barbecue. Bookings available for events and training
Pool season preparedness
Chief Executive Officer Fiona Weigall said council had worked hard to prepare the pool for the coming season. "As an aging asset with ongoing deterioration due to its age, this year's outdoor pool season is designed to meet the needs of users within the capability of the pool infrastructure," Ms Weigall said.
The nearby Bairnsdale Aquatic and Recreation Centre (BARC) is available seven days a week for swimmers, including those training with the East Gippsland Water Dragons and other clubs and groups.
Summer pool openings
Ms Weigall said, "Each year, our team prepares the plant room and facilities to a standard that enables us to open for community members looking for an outdoor swim. We look forward to welcoming the community to the outdoor pool again this summer."
"We are also offering Free Swim Fridays from 3pm until close at the Bairnsdale and Orbost outdoor pools and our indoor pools in Bairnsdale and Lakes Entrance. This popular initiative provides opportunities for our community members to come together to play and exercise, which are important for community wellbeing," she said.
Opening hours for our outdoor pools vary on the forecast weather temperature. The hours may also vary based on facility bookings. For more details on opening hours, see the Bairnsdale Outdoor Pool page.
Pictures from East Gippsland Shire Council Facebook page.
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