Sydney pools provide an enjoyable way to cool off during the warm summer months and can also serve as a useful exercise and therapy tool. However, owning one does come with its own set of rules and regulations that must be observed in order to ensure everyone’s safety when using the pool.
This week, the City of Sydney is offering free entry to public swimming pools across Camperdown, Ultimo, Zetland and Surry Hills as part of an initiative designed to keep residents cool during a heatwave. Temperatures in these areas are projected to hit 36C on Saturday; taking a dip would be the ideal way to combat its intense summer heat!
The City of Sydney swimming pool network has undergone an extensive redevelopment at an estimated cost of $64 million, to become one of Australia’s most extensive networks. Set to open in November, this controversial project features upgrades, children’s water play areas and gymnasiums; critics and heritage advocates alike have voiced opposition; however Mayor Paul Hutt believes that it will bring much-needed facilities.
Few places in Australia evoke such an acute sense of community as local pools do. Not only architecturally significant sites, these pools also embody values of equality, diversity and mateship – providing more than a place for swimming: they become cultural spaces where people gather together to share experiences and memories.
Pools are beloved spaces that must remain accessible and enjoyable, yet are under threat due to limited funding from councils unable or unwilling to build new pools and struggling to maintain existing ones. The Royal Lifesaving Society NSW has made an appeal to both major parties before the next state election to commit to building new pools as an essential necessity in local communities.
Scenic Pools of Kellyville was an honest and transparent fibreglass pool builder until their liquidation on May 3. Many clients reported their pools remain incomplete since then.
When building a pool on your own, there are certain things you must look out for when choosing the builder. First and foremost, ensure they are licensed and insured before reviewing their contract in detail for any potential issues down the road. Furthermore, check references from previous clients before hiring any service provider to work in your home.
Sydney’s temperate climate permits year-round outdoor pool use, but summer sun can quickly drop water temperatures below ideal levels. To save money on electricity bills and keep temperatures comfortable year-round, solar heating is becoming an increasingly popular solution to keep pools at an acceptable temperature – the City of Sydney even offers solar pool pumps as an energy-efficient solution!