after the Hailstorm in Katooomba

Katoomba Sports and Aquatic Centre has sustained significant damage in recent storms and is closed at the moment.  Certain areas of the Centre will reopen on Wednesday, 15 February 2012

Pool area will open as normal
Fitness Centre & Group Fitness will be open
Unfortunately there will be no child minding available
Kids Kingdom, Tumbling and Sports Courts are closed until further notice

Hailstorms pummel Blue Mountains
ABC Online
Residents of Katoomba and Blackheath in the Blue Mountains described it as a wild scene...

INCREASED ACCESS TO THE POOL

As many know there is a gently inclined ramp access at one end of the Leisure Pool. Now there is also an aquatic 'Platypus' wheelchair available at The Pool - just ask Lifeguards if you'd like to use it.

'Quiet Carriage'? Yes please!

"Quiet Carriage" on BM line - please bring it on ASAP!! Have already designed stickers in anticipation of guerilla campaign - CityRail welcome to them gratis :)
Established gmail account too - shame can't use it :(

Ministerial Press Release: http://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/media-releases/all-aboard-and-quiet-please

Spring 1963

...when The Pool was a mere 40 y.o. baby :)


Courtesy of Blue Mountains City Library Local Studies Collection

***BLACKHEATH POOL feedback: CUSTOMER SERVICE QUALITY SURVEY

Please help BM Leisure Centres assess your satisfaction with services provided at Blackheath Pool by filling in an on-line questionnaire.  BM Leisure Centres would like your quick impressions, and it should take no more than 10 minutes to complete the questionnaire.

Access the questionnaire here:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/Bluemountainsoutdoorpools2012

The Survey is open from 06-Feb-12 until 24-Feb-12
Your answers will be anonymous and confidential.

Please encourage others to provide feedback too.

"Bubbles & a good lie down"

Blackheath in the news: "Bubbles & a good lie down" SMH Travel Sun 05-Feb-2012
"With a spa to soak in and chaise longue to fall asleep on, Natalie O'Brien and family find their perfect match.  It is the huge outdoor spa that really attracts my attention..."

Pool & Park brief mention on 'By Design'

Blackheath Pool & Memorial Park enjoyed(s) brief mention on Radio National's revamped BY DESIGN program with Fenella Kernebone... our comment on their first show last week AND comment by producer, writer & ideas curator Janne Ryan in yesterday's edition of the show.
Hitting the national stage!