News: New pool to be launched next month
The new Tennant creek Swimming Pool will be officially launched on 2 November.
Posted: Tuesday, 13 October 2015
Barkly Regional Council (BRC) President Barb Shaw has announced that the multi-million dollar pool complex will be opened by Senator
the Hon. Nigel Scullion, Senator for the Northern Territory and Minister for
Indigenous Affairs, on Monday 2 November at 2pm.
“We are honoured to have Senator Scullion attend our launch
and look forward to celebrating the new swimming pool complex with the
community,” President Shaw said.
Council secured funding of $3.6 million from the Federal
Government’s Community Development Grant, which also included upgrading the
amenities at the town’s main sporting oval, Purkiss Reserve.
Along with the Australian Government grant, other funding
sources included BRC ($679,350), the NT Government ($250,000), Anyinginyi
Health Aboriginal Corporation ($20,000), plus YDU Demons Football Club, Bella
Hairdressing and the late Mr Eddie Taylor ($650).
Part of the project includes the innovative design of the
25m lap pool, a learn-to-swim pool and a toddler’s pool into a single
structure, addressing accessibility issues with a beach-style entry for all
patrons.
There’s also a water park splash pad for children, upgraded
change rooms and a new administration building incorporating office, first aid,
coffee shop, kitchen and mechanical water treatment equipment.
“The construction crew have been working extra hard to
complete the complex in time for the launch,” President Shaw said. “It is
an exciting development for Tennant Creek and its inhabitants and for people
from outlying communities as well as visitors.”
Council is also calling on anyone who has photographs and
memories of the pool when it was first built and the opening by celebrated
Olympian swimmer Dawn Fraser on 17 December 1967.
Please email Ktima Heathcote, PR & Events Manager, on ktima.heathcote@barkly.nt.gov.au
if you can assist.