MUSWELLBROOK Shire Council will host a community information session on the Muswellbrook Aquatic Centre Master Plan next month.
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The forum is scheduled to take place at the Upper Hunter Conservatorium of Music, Campbell’s Corner, on Tuesday, June 5, from 5.30pm.
Residents are requested to register their attendance, via the council website.
The Muswellbrook Aquatic Centre Master Plan proposes an indoor 50m pool, extending the existing 25m indoor pool, a warm water Learn to Swim (LTS) program pool and an indoor wet/dry play area.
Identified in council’s Community Strategic Plan as a priority project, the centre consistently receives high levels of community satisfaction in council surveys and, if the concept is adopted, will expand the capacity of the important regional facility.
Replacement of the existing 50m pool, which is almost nine decades old and has a significant leak, has been planned for a number of years.
A warm water pool, heated to 32°C, would be utilised for Learn to Swim classes for infants through to school age children and also function as a therapy pool.
The concept also includes a dry play area, which would double as a party room, and child minding area, and a wet play area opening, via large bi-fold doors onto a large deck, green space and barbecue area.
Council spokesperson for recreation and wellbeing Cr Michelle Green recently welcomed the proposed expansion of the centre.
“A warm water pool will enhance the centre’s reputation as an inclusive and accessible centre of wellbeing in the community,” she said.
“The concept, in its entirety, is a year-round exciting and innovative regional level facility that offers something for every member of our community.
“Drowning is a leading cause of unintentional injury-related death to children ages one through to 14 and it is absolutely crucial that all kids learn how to swim at a young age.
“The warm water pool will enable an expansion of the current Learn to Swim program and also encourage and motivate parents to engage in year round lessons for their children.”