Tumut Pool Upgrades - Stage 2
The Project
In December 2022, the brand-new learn-to-swim pool and splash play zone opened. This state-of-the-art facility quickly became a beloved gathering place for both local families and visitors throughout the summer of 2023, promising countless years of enjoyment to come
The project also included installation of separate pool filtration and chlorination systems.
Council secured $900,000 in funding under the Local Economic Recovery program, which is jointly funded by the Australian and New South Wales governments.
Stage 1
Stage 1 of the Tumut Pool upgrades was completed in November 2020 and saw the redevelopment of the entry area, office, canteen, toilets, showers and change rooms creating best practice state of the art accessibility facilities. The Richmond Street carpark was also resealed, and an accessibility path now leads from the carpark to the main entrance. A modern black fence complements the front entry and was installed around the entire pool complex boundary. Funding of $1,008,000 for Stage 1 was allocated from the NSW Government’s Major Projects Infrastructure Fund. Click here to learn more about Stage 1
Council also received $204,000 in funding for pool blankets and a new shelter roof with solar panels which were installed in 2020 to help regulate water temperatures.
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SPLASH!
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20 December 2022
The new learn-to-swim pool and splash play zone has become an instant hit with local families and weekend visitors.
Final landscaping works on the hill behind the filtration shed are underway to complete the project.
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Splash Play Toys Coming!
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8 November 2022
Tiling of the new learn-to-swim pool and splash play area is complete and the water toys will be installed this week. We are on track to open the facility in early December.
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Getting the job done!
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9 September 2022
Tumut is coming out of its wettest August in more than 35 years and the Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) are predicting wetter than average conditions over eastern Australia for Spring.
Safe to say the rain is here to stay so our team down at the Tumut pool have come up with an initiative way to get the job done. The marquees are multiplying and work continues.
Unfortunately, the rain has delayed the schedule a little however when the pool opens in October, the worksite will be fenced off whilst we work to safely complete construction.
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Concrete Poured
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11 August 2022
Works to replace the old baby and toddler pools with a learn-to-swim pool and splash zone at the Tumut Pool complex is gaining momentum with teams recently completing a significant milestone of pouring the concrete for the learn-to-swim pool shell.
The next stage of the project includes excavation works for the plant room to house the new pool filtration and chlorination systems.
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Work Continues
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27 July 2022
Upgrades at the Tumut swimming pool are progressing well as teams prepare for the first concrete pour.
Favourable weather conditions over the coming weeks will help to keep works tracking, however when the pool opens in October, the worksite will be fenced off whilst we work to safely complete construction.
The new-look pool upgrade includes a learn-to-swim pool and splash zone with water toys.
We look forward to opening this fantastic facility the community can enjoy for generations to come.
Click here for Tumut Pool opening times
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Wet Weather Slows Progress
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28 June 2022
The wet weather has caused some access complications, as the grounds cannot support the heavy machinery. The existing learn-to-swim pool has had to be filled with sand to allow machinery in for the installation of the balance and backwash tanks. Once the tanks are installed the existing pool will then be removed. Completion of the project is still slated for the 2022/23 pool season, weather permitting
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Construction Underway
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2 June 2022
Work is underway to replace the toddler and baby pools with a new learn-to-swim pool and splash play area. The project also includes separate pool filtration and chlorination systems.
Whilst the wet wintery weather has not been kind to the start of construction our contractors will be back on-site next week working hard to complete the project for pool season (weather permitting of course)!
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Contractor Negotiations
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1 March 2022
At the February Ordinary Council meeting Council resolved to not accept any of the tenders received for the Design and Construction of the Learn to Swim and Water Play Pools.
Negotiations with potential contractors are now underway. Click here to view the resolution.
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