[Letter to Editor] Re: ‘Glenbrook in the swim’ (24 August 2011)

Dear Sir,

It’s great to see Councillors working together to secure the future of Glenbrook Pool.  This will benefit the whole Mountains swimming community.  While revitalisation work is in progress we invite Glenbrook swimmers to join us at beautiful Blackheath Pool.  Hop on the train for a leisurely stress-free ride up the hill, then a short stroll from the station.  Average water temperature 23°C throughout the season.  Opens 26 November with free fun day.

http://www.bluemountainsgazette.com.au/news/local/news/general/major-upgrade-for-glenbrook-pool/2268556.aspx

[Letter to Editor] Blackheath Pool - The Facts, BM Gazette 24-Aug-11

Dear Sir,

·        Blackheath Pool water temperatures last season averaged 23 degrees, peaking at 29 degrees. However, Blackheath Pool is heated purely by the sun. There is no cost to heat The Pool.

·        Patronage in February 2011 increased by over 300% to 3099 visits, up from 706 visits the previous year, despite sixteen rain days in the wettest La Nina ever recorded.

·        Overall cost increase last season, with the introduction of full time opening hours, averaged less than $5 per entry. Unfortunately opening hours are being reduced again this season.

Blackheath Pool is fully refurbished with added shade umbrellas.  It is set in the Blackheath Memorial Park, with play equipment and picnic/barbeque facilities, and just 10 minutes walk from the station. The Pool is for the use of all mountains residents and visitors.  Day passes are available so that you can spend the whole day there.

Join us and enjoy your rare and beautiful pool this summer.

Simon Hare,
for Friends of Blackheath Pool & Memorial Park

http://friendsofblackheathpool.blogspot.com

POOL HOURS - next season

LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK:
Council has decided to reduce Blackheath Pool’s hours for the 2011/12 season, and to return to a split-shift approach to opening hours outside school holidays i.e. 7-10AM & 3-7PM weekdays.

The Friends of Blackheath Pool & Memorial Park committee is considering recommending an alternative approach - to allocate hours in a single block across ALL days of the season.

We’ve come up with three options, and would like to know your opinions on:
1. 9AM to 6PM every day
2. 10AM to 7PM every day
3. 9AM to 6PM in school terms & 10AM to 7PM during school holidays

WHAT DO YOU THINK?
Leave your thoughts here, or email friendsofblackheathpool@gmail.com
Thank you.