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sultation process in terms of the
design side of things,” said Fardon,
adding “This is a once in 50 year
project, and we wanted to do it thor-
oughly. The opportunity to do major
works like these comes by rarely.”
Having opened as far back as 1959,
the pool definitely needed the kick-
start. The council set aside $2.2 mil-
lion towards the project, and man-
aged to attract a further $800,000,
culminating in vibrant new main
pool, with a fun, beach-entry for tod-
dlers and kids, and an aged friend-
ly learn-to-swim pool. Aqua-aero-
bics groups are already scheduled
to make regular use of the facilities,
with likely many more visitors to fol-
low.
“This will have a big positive impact,
and we have actually provided facilities
that are much more user-friendly and
in greater demand,” Fardon states.
Even more
There are further major and minor
projects in play to further the Shire’s
economic agenda such as:
• Roadworks – the $4 million pro-
jects are in the final stages of their
upgrade works. Roads are be-
ing strengthened and revitalised
to support the rough and tumble
of passing and even visiting grain
freight trucks. Earthworks are un-
derway after extensive consulta-