The Minns Labor Government is investing $1.35 million for crucial upgrades to five public swimming pools across Far West and North West NSW.
These projects will help ensure local families have access to healthy recreational activities and is part of the Minns Labor Government's commitment to build a better New South Wales.
As communities across this region continue to grow these investments will ensure facilities are able to keep up with local need and barriers to participation are overcome.
Swimming pools at Wilcannia, Menindee, Ivanhoe, White Cliffs and Brewarrina will receive the upgrades which includes repainting as well as shade, seating and pool accessibility improvements plus new CCTV systems.
Brewarrina pool will also receive new perimeter fencing, footpaths and irrigation systems, retiling of the pool exterior and upgrades to the pool's filtration plant.
Changerooms at Ivanhoe and Wilcannia pools will be refurbished and upgraded while the footpaths and exterior at Ivanhoe and Menindee pools will be repaired.
The projects are being funded by the NSW Government's Project Support Program which supports improved access and participation for underrepresented groups.
Minister for Sport Steve Kamper said:
"The Minns Labor Government understand how critical our local sporting facilities are, they are the backbone of our regional communities.
"Each one of these projects will deliver tangible outcomes for our local sporting communities whilst also encouraging participation.
"Importantly, it improves access, safety and amenity at these vital community assets.
"This funding supports the needs of remote communities in North West and Far West, ensuring residents can safely swim at their local pool."
Member for Barwon Roy Butler said:
"In Barwon, local pools are more than just a place to cool off.
"They are community hubs, providing social connection, employment, recreational opportunities and mental and physical health benefits.
"They play a critical role in mitigating drownings in inland waterways through 'Learn to Swim' and water safety programs.
"Thank you to the Minns Labor Government for this crucial funding."
