New pool for community of Wadeye

NT Government

Construction on the new Wadeye Swimming Pool is complete, boosting recreational facilities for the community.

The West Daly Regional Council has delivered this project with the support of the Territory Labor Government.

The Territory Government partnered with the Council to redevelop the pool, with the Territory Government providing $4.5 million to this project, with Council contributing $300,000.

Wadeye’s pool has not been operation for five years, and local company, M&J Builders Pty Ltd, have carried out the upgrades.

The pool was identified as a key strategic priority in improving social outcomes and the health and wellbeing of the Wadeye community.

End of year school holiday activities will make the most of the new Wadeye Swimming Pool, with the Christmas break just around the corner.

Quotes attributed to Chief Minister Natasha Fyles:

“Good community infrastructure, builds strong, healthy communities.

“The Territory Government has provided $4.5 million to construct the pool at Wadeye – providing fun, recreational activities which keep our young people engaged.”

Quotes attributed to the Member for Daly, Dheran Young:

“It is great to see the Wadeye pool up and running.

“The community of Wadeye have been advocating for a pool, and along with the Territory Government I am proud that we have been able to deliver this.”

Northern Territory Government

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