Council announces free pool entry for 2024-25 season
Published on 08 November 2024
Murrindindi Shire Council is pleased to announce that our swimming pools will open for the 2024/25 season on Saturday 16 November. We are thrilled to offer free entry once again this year and invite our community and visitors to enjoy these popular facilities in Alexandra, Eildon, Marysville, and Yea.
This season, Council will also proudly host the VICSWIM program, a valuable, low-cost, five-day intensive summer initiative that teaches swimming and water safety to children from four years of age. Running across three weeks in January 2025, commencing Monday 6 January, this program provides essential water safety education for our young residents. Further details will be shared soon.
In an ongoing commitment to community safety, Council will have trained lifeguards on duty at all pool locations throughout the summer. Lifeguards play an essential role in supporting a safe and enjoyable environment for everyone, vigilantly overseeing patrons and ready to respond quickly to any needs. We ask our community to show respect and support for these important roles, helping to make our pools a safe space for all.
As we welcome the warmer weather, Council reminds everyone that pool safety is a shared responsibility. While our lifeguards are highly skilled, and dedicated to safeguarding all swimmers, parents and guardians are required to supervise their children, particularly young ones.
We ask all visitors to follow pool safety guidelines and be mindful of others. Together, we can create a fun, secure, and worry-free atmosphere for everyone to enjoy.
For more information, including pool opening hours and locations, visit our Swimming Pools page, or call Council on (03) 5772 0333.
Murrindindi Shire Council’s CEO Livia Bonazzi stated “We are delighted to once again offer free entry to our swimming pools. This initiative reflects our commitment to the Resilient Communities pillar of the Council Plan 2021-25, fostering connections and providing access to services that support physical and mental wellbeing in a safe, welcoming environment.”