Thursday, November 19, 2009
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
basic POOL info
2009/2010
OPENING TIMES:
7AM to 7PM
Except on weekends & public holidays 8AM opening
And closed between 10AM & 3PM weekdays during Public school terms (until Friday 18 Dec 09 & from Wednesday 27 Jan 10)
PRICES:
Single entry: Adult $5.10 / Concession or child $3.00 / Family $14.30
Under-3 and 75-plus FREE
Pass-outs available on request
Multiple entries: 10 visit pass $44.00 / Bronze membership Adult $140 / Concession $85 / Family $308 (also allows access to outdoor pools at Katoomba, Lawson & Glenbrook)
Carers & Kids Mornings: Tuesdays 9-10AM $2 per family during Public school terms (until Friday 18 Dec 09 & from Wednesday 27 Jan 10 to end of season)
SHADE:
Five new 3-metre square shade umbrellas are sited adjacent to Toddlers Pool
Pop-up shade is available for grassed area – ask Pool staff
SEASON:
Opening day Saturday 28 November 2009 / Closes Sunday 4 April 2010
WATER TEMPERATURE:
Look out for regular Pool water temperature updates on this site AND on Twitter http://twitter.com/Blackheath_Pool
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Monday, November 2, 2009
Thursday, September 10, 2009
2009-10 season
*N.B. exceptions: Pool opens 8AM weekends & public holidays,
closed 10am to 3pm weekdays during Public school terms (until Friday 18 Dec 09 & from Wednesday 27 Jan 10)
Monday, September 7, 2009
Hours & season
On Tuesday 8-Sep-2009 Councillor Terri Hamilton presents a report to BMCC - it is Item 4 on the Agenda: BLACKHEATH POOL - FRIENDS OF BLACKHEATH POOL & MEMORIAL PARK FEEDBACK REPORT FILE NO: F03249 - 09/135992.
Reason for report
A report on the opening hours for the Blackheath Pool was considered at the Council Meeting of 14 April 2009. While the recommendations for the amended hours of operation for the Pool were adopted by the Council, a further report was sought:
“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.”
The Friends of Blackheath Pool and Memorial Park (FoBP&MP) feedback report [available from this link] was received on 7 August 2009 and is attached to this report.
Reason for report
A report on the opening hours for the Blackheath Pool was considered at the Council Meeting of 14 April 2009. While the recommendations for the amended hours of operation for the Pool were adopted by the Council, a further report was sought:
“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.”
The Friends of Blackheath Pool and Memorial Park (FoBP&MP) feedback report [available from this link] was received on 7 August 2009 and is attached to this report.
Friday, July 31, 2009
Draft Plan of Management for Blackheath Memorial Park
A Public Information Meeting will be held at the Blackheath Community Hall on Saturday 15 August 2009 from 11:00am - 3:00pm to discuss the Plan - you're encouraged to attend.
An online discussion forum is available at
www.bangthetable.com/blackheathmemorialpark
This will also form part of the feedback process.
Blackheath Memorial Park Draft Plan of Management has been adopted for exhibition as a resolution of the Council Meeting of 16 June 2009. The draft Plan of Management is currently on Public Exhibition until Friday 28 August 2009. The draft Plan of Management may be downloaded here - but be advised it's 3.2MB - so will take so time if you have a slow internet connection.
An online discussion forum is available at
www.bangthetable.com/blackheathmemorialpark
This will also form part of the feedback process.
Blackheath Memorial Park Draft Plan of Management has been adopted for exhibition as a resolution of the Council Meeting of 16 June 2009. The draft Plan of Management is currently on Public Exhibition until Friday 28 August 2009. The draft Plan of Management may be downloaded here - but be advised it's 3.2MB - so will take so time if you have a slow internet connection.
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
80 YEARS YOUNG
Blackheathens will have been enjoying a swim BLACKHEATH POOL for 80 YEARS as the 2009/10 season opens!
"In 1929 The Citizen’s Committee was formed and carried out considerable amount of work by voluntary labour to convert the old upper dam into a swimming pool. Pool ready for use in the summer of 1929/30. As soon as work finished on the conversion of the old railway dam into a swimming pool a group of local residents established a swimming club. Theclub existed for nearly 50 years and conducted competitive swimming, water ballets and other types of aquatic events in the pool." excerpted from BMCC's Blackheath Memorial Park Draft Plan of Management July 2009 p.68
"In 1929 The Citizen’s Committee was formed and carried out considerable amount of work by voluntary labour to convert the old upper dam into a swimming pool. Pool ready for use in the summer of 1929/30. As soon as work finished on the conversion of the old railway dam into a swimming pool a group of local residents established a swimming club. Theclub existed for nearly 50 years and conducted competitive swimming, water ballets and other types of aquatic events in the pool." excerpted from BMCC's Blackheath Memorial Park Draft Plan of Management July 2009 p.68
Friday, July 10, 2009
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
"A place of continuing recreational and social significance"
In 1991 Pearl Beach rock pool was heritage listed by the National Trust and provided with a heritage plaque stating that it is 'A place of continuing recreational and social significance'
more...
on Flickr photostream
on New South Wales Ocean Baths website
more...
on Flickr photostream
on New South Wales Ocean Baths website
Monday, June 1, 2009
Swimming: Cabarita Pool
Swimming: Cabarita Pool
The pics in Sally's post remind me there's more than one way to fence a public pool - *glass & steel* certainly makes for a far less visually intrusive barrier.
The pics in Sally's post remind me there's more than one way to fence a public pool - *glass & steel* certainly makes for a far less visually intrusive barrier.
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
14 April 09 BMCC unanimously resolves to extend hours next season
MINUTE NO. 128
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:
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.
* * * * * * * * *
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.
* * * * * * * * *
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Water temperature - latest info
If current water temperature info isn't showing below, click bold header above for later updates.
Wed 25 March 2009 10AM air 22.1 WATER 21.5
[just FOUR swimming days til closing day SUNDAY 29th]
Wed 25 March 2009 10AM air 22.1 WATER 21.5
[just FOUR swimming days til closing day SUNDAY 29th]
Spotless Record [letter to BMG]
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Dear Sir,
It’s with some sadness we read of assertions that our beautiful pool is tainted! (SMH Saturday 28 Feb 09)
Blackheath Pool has a spotless health record.
The pool had a brand new filtration system installed just three years ago. Visitors remark on the crystalline quality of the water. We swim there each day, and have done since mid-November with no ill effects!
So we want to reassure visitors that all’s well at Blackheath Pool & the water has maintained a very pleasant temperature – not dipping below 23⁰C for most of the season.
Regards,
Simon Hare & Jennifer Kelly on behalf of Friends of Blackheath Pool & Memorial Park.
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