12. F03249 - 09/66343. Blackheath Pool Opening Season and Operating Hours
The meeting was addressed by Jennifer Kelly on behalf of FoBP&MP.
RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY on the MOTION of Councillors Hamilton and Mays:
1. That the Council receives and notes this report on options and costs of extending the season and opening hours for the Blackheath Pool.
2. That the Blackheath Pool opening season remains at the current 4 months from December to March inclusive, and is reviewed during coming seasons in consultation with the Friends of Blackheath Pool and Memorial Park (FoBP&MP) and the community.
3. That the Blackheath Pool opening hours are extended to:
- 7:00am – 10:00am and 3:00pm – 7:00pm weekdays, during school terms;
- 8:00am – 7:00pm weekends and public holidays;
- 7:00am – 7:00pm weekdays during the school holidays; and
- 8:00am – 7:00 pm public holidays during school holidays.
And are reviewed during coming seasons in consultation with FoBP&MP and the community.
4. That Council does not endorse the use of volunteer lifeguards in Blue Mountains pools.
5. That Council notes the comments of FoBP&MP that the culture of pool usage has diminished over the three years Blackheath Pool was closed and has since not recovered and that FoBP&MP seeks a vigorous, targeted promotional campaign by Council ahead of the 2009/10 season, in which FoBP&MP will actively participate.
6. That Council notes that Cr Hamilton will present a report to the next Council Meeting providing FoBP&MP’s detailed analysis and feedback on this report.
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