PLANS for the highly anticipated revamp of the Nangwarry Pool are progressing after it was saved by an outpouring of community support.
Wattle Range Council director of engineering services Peter Halton said two tenders had been accepted following a recent meeting.
“The first of these contracts is addressing the surface issues, which involves the replacement of tiles,” Mr Halton said.
The second contract will address the chlorination of the pool.
“The work will be completed by a single contractor which we are still in the process of finalising,” Mr Halton said.
Additions to the pool are expected to be completed before March next year.
“We have planned to allow for the most time possible to ensure costs are kept down and construction is conducted safely,” Mr Halton said.
“Another element we have to take into account is the pool’s surfacing as painting the tiles is weather dependent.”
Mr Halton said the community was efficient in fundraising and participating in ongoing discussions in regards to the allocation of the funds.
Nangwarry Primary School students will be involved with developments by planting trees around the pool’s perimeter.
“A tree planting program is currently in place and is run by students to be used as a wind break,” Mr Halton said.
Nangwarry Pool Committee member Florence Thomson said the pool area will be developed into a family-friendly outdoor facility for the community to enjoy.
“A barbecue area will also be introduced and when completed it will be an exciting resource with many opportunities for school activities and family events,” Ms Thomson said.
Council had considered demolishing the pool and setting aside funding for an alternative community facility development, but overturned the decision due to a public backlash and fundraising effort to support works to save the facility.
