BARGAIN 2-month see-out-the-season passes

With just over two months of the Blackheath Pool season to go SEE-OUT-THE-SEASON passes are available again.

• adult $70 (saving $52 on full price)
• concession $40 (saving $33 on full price)
• family $145 (saving $125 on full price)

On sale Monday 7 Febraury 2011 at Blackheath Pool (4787 8018)

Poolside e-news No.3

Welcome to a Poolside e-news focussed on attendance.

• as you’d know we suddenly have a flush of summer – water temperatures over recent days have hovered close to 25C;
• both memberships & casual visits are up over previous years;
• season-wide patronage has been better than expected considering variable weather;
• an indication of high patronage is the kiosk completely running out of stock last weekend!!
• yesterday 150-odd thru gate;
• perhaps BMCC/FoBP&MP hard work on promoting The Pool is paying off at last?
• we hope tomorrow - Australia Day - will see patronage close to records set on New Year’s Day ;)
• Pool Supervisor Jake Burton will provide detailed patronage statistics to FoBP&MP meeting on 10 February;
• part of the lawn is well enough to open this afternoon, and with luck all will open tomorrow;
• as an bonus the magnolia tree is in full bloom wafting heavy perfume on the breezes;
• Come on down The Pool & enjoy

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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:

• 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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