Lyn Cooper. Moira Shire Team Leader, Community & Recreational Development.
Lyn spoke on the Moira Shire Aquatic Facilities Strategy 2018-2027, a 9 year strategy to save our pools.
Stage 1 (years 1-3) focus on operational improvement to increase attendance.
Stage 2 (years 4-6) focus on review of service.
Stage 3 (Years 7-9) undertaking capital investment to meet current and future needs of this community.
Attendances declining, cost per visit Numurkah $14.10, Cobram $11.36, Nathalia $11.79, Strathmerton $31, Yarrawonga $5.
Numurkah pool rated: Community Involvement 30%, Fit for Purpose 40%. Total rating 47.1, needs to be 60+
Last year saw a 23% increase in attendance with 2,746 school students and 282 end of year pool party.
Challenges: Changes to the way we spend leisure in summer, increase in backyard pools, sun safe.
Need to know what will attract people to pool by talking to community groups, community members, schools and swim club.
Time to start the conversation.