As warmer weather arrives and the community embraces the 2026/27 swim season, Shellharbour City Council is expanding opportunities for residents to enjoy its aquatic facilities, with extended pool operating hours and the reopening of Warilla Pool.
From Saturday 14 November, Albion Park Pool will extend its operating hours from 9am-5pm to 6am-6pm daily, providing more flexibility for early morning swimmers, fitness enthusiasts and families.
Caption: Warilla Pool and Albion Park Pool will both open in November. Image courtesy of Shellharbour City Council
Warilla Pool will also reopen for the season from Saturday 28 November, operating daily from 9am to 5pm.
Mayor Chris Homer said the changes reflected the growing demand for aquatic recreation as summer approaches.
"With the weather warming up and more people looking to stay active outdoors, we're pleased to be expanding access to our pool facilities across the city," Mayor Homer said.
"Whether you're fitting in an early morning swim before work, enjoying a weekend with family or looking for a safe and affordable way to stay active, our pools offer something for everyone."
The expanded pool access follows the recent return of beach patrols at Shellharbour North Beach and Warilla Central Beach as the swim season gets underway.
Mayor Homer said even more coastal facilities would soon come online as the peak summer period approaches.
"These changes are just the beginning. We're also preparing for the return of seasonal patrols at additional beaches across Shellharbour ahead of the busy summer holiday period," he said.
Shellharbour South Beach will open on Saturday 12 December, followed by Blacks Beach, Warilla North and South Beach on Saturday 19 December when all six beaches will operate daily on the summer schedule from 9am to 5pm until 31 January.
"Our beaches and pools are among the community's most valued assets, and we're committed to providing safe, inclusive and enjoyable places for people to cool off, keep active and make the most of the summer months."
Residents are encouraged to check operating hours, patrol information and facility updates on Council's website(Opens in a new window) before visiting.
KEY MESSAGES:
- Albion Park Pool extends to 6am-6pm daily from 14 November.
- Warilla Pool reopens for the season on 28 November.
- Additional summer beach patrols begin at four beaches from 19 December, expanding coastal safety services across Shellharbour.
