Pool opens on Saturday

29 Sep 2015 5:39 PM -

With the weather predicted to reach temperatures just above 30 degrees this weekend, Forbes Olympic Pool will be the place to be when it officially opens for the season on Saturday.

Pool managers Rob Aston-Brien and Maree Reiher are looking forward to welcoming the community and are expecting a busy weekend.

Mayor Phyllis Miller OAM said she was looking forward to the opening of the pool.

“It is a wonderful community asset and it is there for all to be used,” Mayor Miller said.

“This weekend will be perfect weather for the start of the swimming season.”

Opening hours are 10am to 7pm every day for October and March with 6am to 8am for lap swimming all season and then 9am to 7.30pm every day from November to February and will be open until 8pm on Fridays.

Pool entry is $3.80 for adults, $2.60 for children and concession card holders and $2.50 for guardians. Entry is free for children under five.

Full season tickets are $235 for families, $123 for adults and $72 for children and concessions.

A monthly 10 pass fee is also available at $31 for a family, $20.50 for adults and $10.30 for children and concessions.