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About this project
Indigo Shire owns and operates public swimming pools in Beechworth, Rutherglen, Tangambalanga, Chiltern and Yackandandah.
Each pool was built in the post Melbourne Olympic Games era, making them around 50 to 60 years old.
With declining usage, deteriorating conditions and increasing operating costs, Council now needs to plan for the long-term viability and sustainability of these facilitates.
Why are we undertaking this project and how will it be funded?
We received funding through Sport and Recreation Victoria’s 2023 Local Sport Infrastructure Fund Community Facilities Stream to undertake this project with a matching contribution from Council in the 2024/25 budget.
Funding Contributor
Amount
Sport and Recreation Victoria
$40,000
Indigo Shire Council
$100,000
TOTAL
$140,000
Background
Indigo Shire pools are managed by a third-party contractor, Belgravia Leisure. At its July 2024 meeting, Council agreed to extend its contract with Belgravia for the 2024/25 season at a cost of $715,000.
In addition to the operator contract, Council makes a significant annual investment in pool capital and maintenance to ensure facilities are safe, compliant and comfortable for staff and users.
On an annual basis, Council commits $192,500 for:
Plant room and pool grounds repairs and maintenance - $65,000
Pool Buildings repairs and maintenance - $37,500
Pool Renewal Works - $75,000
Preventative Maintenance Program - $15,000
Participant costs per visit
Council currently subsidises visitation at all five of its pools. The cost per visit rate is calculated by dividing the total operating costs by total visitation at each site. Based on figures from the 2024/25 season, below is the subsidised amount for each visit at each location:
Beechworth - $26 per attendee
Yackandandah - $26 per attendee
Rutherglen - $45 per attendee
Chiltern - $46 per attendee
Tangambalanga - $67 per attendee
Scope of works
The project plan will include the following:
Detailed audit of the current condition of each pool and what is required to bring them in line with Life Saving Australia guidelines.
Commissioning a feasibility study of Council’s pools to ensure they benefit the broader community and can be run sustainably within council's budget.
Develop a draft Aquatics Strategy for Indigo Shire
An aquatics strategy will provide Council with a future plan for the long-term sustainability and delivery of aquatic services/facilities across the Shire.
About this project
Indigo Shire owns and operates public swimming pools in Beechworth, Rutherglen, Tangambalanga, Chiltern and Yackandandah.
Each pool was built in the post Melbourne Olympic Games era, making them around 50 to 60 years old.
With declining usage, deteriorating conditions and increasing operating costs, Council now needs to plan for the long-term viability and sustainability of these facilitates.
Why are we undertaking this project and how will it be funded?
We received funding through Sport and Recreation Victoria’s 2023 Local Sport Infrastructure Fund Community Facilities Stream to undertake this project with a matching contribution from Council in the 2024/25 budget.
Funding Contributor
Amount
Sport and Recreation Victoria
$40,000
Indigo Shire Council
$100,000
TOTAL
$140,000
Background
Indigo Shire pools are managed by a third-party contractor, Belgravia Leisure. At its July 2024 meeting, Council agreed to extend its contract with Belgravia for the 2024/25 season at a cost of $715,000.
In addition to the operator contract, Council makes a significant annual investment in pool capital and maintenance to ensure facilities are safe, compliant and comfortable for staff and users.
On an annual basis, Council commits $192,500 for:
Plant room and pool grounds repairs and maintenance - $65,000
Pool Buildings repairs and maintenance - $37,500
Pool Renewal Works - $75,000
Preventative Maintenance Program - $15,000
Participant costs per visit
Council currently subsidises visitation at all five of its pools. The cost per visit rate is calculated by dividing the total operating costs by total visitation at each site. Based on figures from the 2024/25 season, below is the subsidised amount for each visit at each location:
Beechworth - $26 per attendee
Yackandandah - $26 per attendee
Rutherglen - $45 per attendee
Chiltern - $46 per attendee
Tangambalanga - $67 per attendee
Scope of works
The project plan will include the following:
Detailed audit of the current condition of each pool and what is required to bring them in line with Life Saving Australia guidelines.
Commissioning a feasibility study of Council’s pools to ensure they benefit the broader community and can be run sustainably within council's budget.
Develop a draft Aquatics Strategy for Indigo Shire
An aquatics strategy will provide Council with a future plan for the long-term sustainability and delivery of aquatic services/facilities across the Shire.
