The Forbes Olympic Pool is ready for locals to slip, slop, slap and splash this summer, as it opens for the 2024/2025 season on Saturday 5 October.
Forbes Shire Council has worked hard carrying out repairs and maintenance at the pool during the off season, making sure it is ready for everyone to enjoy in time for the long weekend and the school holidays.
Works completed include:
- Replacing the filtration system and motor in the pump of the toddler pool.
- Installing new highlighters on the edges of the steps of the toddler pool and main pool.
- Replacing damaged tiles around the edge of the main pool.
- Stripping and resurfacing the main pool.
- Installing new heaters in both pools.
- Repairing and activating the solar heating system of the main pool.
- Replacing the flooring in the first aid room.
A new shade cloth will be installed over the grandstand in the coming weeks.
Forbes Shire Council Mayor, Phyllis Miller, said everyone should get out this weekend for the pool’s reopening.
“Council has worked very hard over the offseason carrying out improvements and making sure the Forbes Olympic Pool is in the best possible condition for people of all ages to enjoy this season,” she said.
“With the weather forecast expected to be around the mid-twenties and sunny it should be perfect conditions to get out and enjoy the water under the sun this weekend.”
With Council also completing remedial works on the Forbes Indoor Pool earlier this year, Cr Miller reminded residents it is still open for use.
“We’re very lucky in Forbes to have two great aquatic facilities, including the Forbes Indoor Pool, that the community can enjoy all year round, which is something that not all towns have,” she said.
The Forbes Olympic Pool opens at 7am on Saturday.
Its opening hours are 6am to 7pm weekdays, 7am to 6pm Saturdays, 10am to 5pm Sundays and 10am to 6pm on public holidays.
For more information on the Forbes Olympic Pool visit www.forbesolympicpool.com.au.
To make a booking to access the Forbes Indoor Pool please contact Council on 6850 2300.