More than $2.971m has been set aside for upgrades to a Snowy Monaro pool. Photo: Snowy Monaro Regional Council/Facebook.
Bombala residents will notice improvements the next time they head to their local pool for a dip.
“First opening its doors in 1968, Bombala’s local pool has been welcoming community swimmers, feet-dippers, school carnivals, and anyone looking for relief from the heat for more than half a century,” a council spokesperson said.
“Proudly funded by the NSW Government, the upgrade project now underway is giving this much-loved facility the rejuvenation it needs to continue serving Bombala local for the next 50 years.”
The works are being financed by NSW Government grants and a contribution from Snowy Monaro Regional Council.
SMRC was awarded $2,579,530 over two rounds of the NSW Government’s Stronger Country Communities Fund grant program to undertake a series of much-needed upgrades at Bombala Pool.
Topped up with a council co-contribution to ensure all the necessary work can be completed to the highest standard, the total investment will be $2,971,713 when all the works are finished later this year.
Work to reline the main pool shell is currently underway.
The filtration and pumping system is set to be overhauled and replaced with new equipment ahead of the 2025-2026 swimming season.
A new level edge and drain setup will replace the current raised lip around the main pool.
This finishing touch in the major renovation project will improve access to the main pool, boost patron safety and help keep water circulating through the pumping and filtration system.
According to SMRC, these upgrades broke ground this month and are expected to be completed later this year (weather permitting).
While most of the council’s pools are closed over winter, an indoor pool in Jindabyne will remain open throughout the year.
Further information (and opening information) will be uploaded to the council’s website, while the latest updates for Bombala Pool are also available online.
