Changes for the 2024-25 swim season

• Bulahdelah pool will open and close when daylight saving begins and ends each season.
• There will be no changes to operating hours at Bulahdelah pool.
• Bulahdelah pool will remain unsupervised with access will be controlled through an electronic entry system.
• There will be a season membership fee costing $50 per adult (16+), $40 for concession holders and children under 16 will be free, as long as they are accompanied by an adult. A casual single visit pass will also be available.

Background

Operations cost 2022-2023: $96,070

Annual Deficit: $96,070

• Operational costs: Swimming pool operations are currently subsidised heavily by Council - $2.55 million last year (2022-2023 swim season). This cost is expected to increase by 5% each year.
• Ongoing repairs: The operational costs do not include capital replacement and refurbishment costs for the existing pools which is estimated to be in the order of $14 million over the next 10 years.
• Additional funding: We will continue to seek funding for improvements to energy efficiency to reduce the costs of running pools to the community.