Pool season extended

27 Mar 2018 12:15 AM -

Warm weather forecast over Easter and throughout April has prompted Forbes Shire Council and its pool contractor to extend the pool season until Saturday, April 28.

“The Forbes Pool has been such a popular place this season, it seems only logical to continue the season for swimmers,” Forbes Shire Council General Manager, Steve Loane, said.

“At present the pool is a balmy 26.6 to 28.6 degrees, so it is a perfect temperature and means the pool users can enjoy another month of swimming,” he added.

As well extending the season, the very popular water aerobics class will also be extended and an additional class added. A regular class has been held every Monday from 9.30am to 10.30am and now a second class will be held every Thursday from 11am to noon until the pool closes at the end of April.

“It is a reasonably expensive choice to extend the pool season but the pool numbers have been strong this season. The new pool inflatable has created a lot of interest and we are trying to extend the season for as long as possible for the heated pool users we are accommodating. Staying open until the end of April was considered the best choice for the whole community,” Mr Loane said.

The pool will continue to operate from 6am to 7pm seven days a week.