Sunbury swimmers are beginning the new year with an early win, following the announcement of the 25-metre indoor pool reopening on January 15.
In communication sent to members, it was announced the defects in the pool shell painting are now rectified, the pool is full and heating.
“Final preparations are being undertaken and we are reopening on Monday, January 15, 2024 from 5.30am,” the communication said.
This follows a disastrous year for the pool, which was drained of water and full of setbacks after a leak was discovered on May 12.
Residents continued to voice their frustration at the delays and lack of communication. At a council meeting in October, the council said the repair and improvement bill totalled $1,147,594.
To say thank you to all the Sunbury Aquatic and Leisure Centre (SALC) members for their support, the communication said a breakfast will be put on the morning of Monday, January 15, from 6am.
All memberships that were suspended due to the pool closure will automatically come off suspension when it is reopened on January 15.
Swimming lessons will be returning to the indoor 25m pool from Monday, January 29, and more information will be sent to learn to swim members prior to the commencement of term one.
From January 15, the warm water pool will be open 5.30-7.30pm on Monday to Friday, and 8am-5pm on Saturday and Sunday.
The outdoor 50m pool will remain open 6am-7.30pm on Monday to Friday, and 8am-5pm on Saturday and Sunday until Friday, February 2.
Zoe Moffatt
