Get ready for the swim season

Published on 03 October 2024

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There will be a number of changes to the way the smaller pools at Nabiac, Krambach, Bulahdelah and Stroud operate this season. Residents are encouraged to purchase their annual passes soon to make the most of the season.

Wingham and Tea Gardens pools will be managed by new operators this year, providing improved services to those communities.

The following changes will apply to each pool:

Nabiac, Krambach, Bulahdelah and Stroud pools

Nabiac, Krambach, Bulahdelah and Stroud pools will reopen as unsupervised pools with entry fees for users. Access will be controlled through an electronic entry system.

The cost of a casual entry for an adult is $5 and a season pass is $50. Concession season passes are available for $40 (proof of concession is required). Entry for children under 16 is free with an accompanying adult. A swim pass will grant entry to all four pools.

Season and casual passes can be purchased from any MidCoast Council customer service point during business hours. Passes will also be sold from selected local shops during business hours. Shops will have a sign in their window if they sell swim passes. The following business will be selling swim passes:

  • Krambach Hotel
  • Nabiac Greenhouse Collective
  • Bulahdelah Big 4 Myall Holiday Resort, Visitor Information Centre
  • Stroud Crafty Friends.

Council staff are running pop-ups to help the community purchase their swim passes. Payment by card only. Cash payments can be made at Council Customer service points and selected local businesses. Come and see the friendly staff for support to purchase your swim pass at:

Nabiac

  • Wednesday 9 October 3pm to 6pm outside Nabiac Pool

Krambach

  • Thursday 10 October 3pm to 6pm outside Krambach Pool

Bulahdelah

  • Friday 11 October 3pm to 6pm outside Bulahdelah Pool

Stroud

  • Friday 4 October 9.30am to 12.30pm outside Stroud Pool
  • Tuesday 8 October 3pm to 6pm outside Stroud Pool

Passes are also available to purchase on Council's website which can be accessed on QR codes around the pools. Please note that applying online for a season pass can take a few weeks to be processed. You can then collect your pass from a customer service point or have your pass mailed out to you. To purchase your swim pass online, visit https://www.midcoast.nsw.gov.au/Services/Facilities-and-venues/Find-a-Facility/Outdoor-Facilities and search for your local pool.

Casual passes purchased online will be emailed a code to access the pool immediately. Please note that casual swim passes cannot be purchased ahead of time. You can only purchase a casual pass the day you intend to use it. Purchase your casual pool pass here: https://midcoast.bookable.net.au/venues/222/swimming-pool-casual-day-pass.

Gloucester Pool

Gloucester outdoor pool will reopen with no changes to operating hours or management. The entry fee for an adult has been increased to $6, an adult day pass is $9, a three month pass is $180 and a season pass is $300. Concession/child passes and family passes are also available.

Tea Gardens and Wingham pools

Tea Gardens and Wingham pools will open under management of community groups. Hughes Swimming Pty Ltd will manage Tea Gardens pool and The Friends of Wingham Pool Inc. will manage Wingham Memorial pool. Visit their websites/Facebook pages for opening hours and information about fees and charges.

Taree outdoor pool

The Manning Aquatic Leisure Centre’s outdoor pool will reopen under Belgravia Leisure’s management. Visit their website for opening hours and information about fees and charges: https://manningalc.com.au/

Background

There are changes to some pools as a result of the recent swimming pools review. The review included extensive community consultation from November 2023 – February 2024. More information about the swimming pools review can be found here: https://haveyoursay.midcoast.nsw.gov.au/swimming-pool-operations-review.

All swimming pools will have small increases in entry fees. This is part of the annual increase in Council’s fees and charges. A full list of all Council fees and charges including individual pool entry fees, swim squads, and learn to swim can be found here: https://www.midcoast.nsw.gov.au/Services/Make-a-payment/Rates-fees-and-charges/How-much-am-I-charged/Fees-and-charges.

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