In response to the Victorian Government’s announcement regarding the reopening of outdoor pools, all Council-run pools must undergo a series of checks and procedures before they are ready and equipped to open to the public.
The City of Ballarat staff are working behind-the-scenes to make sure all outdoor pools are ready for visitors and are setting in place a regime of safety measures to protect community members, families and staff.
Maintenance is scheduled to commence next week; it will include a series of checks regarding pool hygiene, water chemistry, the removal of debris and maintenance of equipment.
The Parks and Gardens team will also need to assess and review all the outdoor pools surrounding trees and lawns to make sure the environment is safe for the public to visit.
All outdoor pools will also have to undergo planning and preparation to ensure social distancing requirements are met and that all staff have undergone a comprehensive COVID-19 workplace and hygiene induction.
At this stage, the scheduled date to reopen all of Ballarat’s outdoor pools is November.
Due to the colder climate, Ballarat’s outdoor pool season always commences later in the year than other parts of the state.
The schedule of maintenance will begin next week, in preparation for Ballarat’s outdoor pool season.
City of Ballarat playgrounds will reopen in a progressive manner from early next week, after all compliance and safety checks have been conducted.
Restrictions will still apply to playground use as directed by the Victorian Government.
