Mount Druitt Pool Is Now Opened By Mayor Stephen Bali - All Are Welcome To Use Facilities!

Yesterday was the day when the Mount Druitt Swimming Pool as re-opened by Mayor Stephen Bali. The day was a grand with warm temperatures and lots of people coming in for their free entry for free Channel 9 supported T-Shirts supporting Mount Druitt Pool.

Mount Druitt Pool Life Savers

Both my wife and myself were met with Mount Druitt Life Savers. They were so tall, I 'm sure with their long legs, they would be able to be  in a better position then Bondi Beach Life Savers!



 
We were provided with a raffle ticket and a ticket to a free sausage sizzle. Then as we walk right side we noticed a hill area, where patrons can pitch tents and enjoy a picnic style of leisure. This can be relaxing for all the family to enjoy. Yes, you can pick shade areas if you want too or just have a picnic there!

Various stalls were set up providing information of all kinds, including a First Aid Stall. I found the Council's waste information handy and I'm sure you would too.

There was even a young girl with her picture to support the swimming pool opening.
Being wet it really does bring the message across. 
I'm sure she is not by herself!

Former Blacktown Municipal Councillor Rob Buckwell, lobbied for the current site of the Mount Druitt swimming pool and took the motion for the Pool to Council in 1975, he won 14 votes to 1. He is very passionate about retaining the pool for the community and is proud the Mayor of Blacktown City Council is passionate about restoring a community amenity that important to his heart.
 
One of the reasons Rob thinks that the Mount Druitt Swimming Pool should be retained is that it is the best facility to accommodate School carnivals, within the area. An entire school could hold their swimming carnival and be under well cover roof shades as well as open areas. Emerton Pool was opened after Mount Druitt and has limited shade areas. He also claims it is convenient for patrons to get to, easy access parking and walking distance from Mount Druitt  bus interchange.

This is the medium size pool

Guests included, NSW, Labor Opposition Leader, John Robertson, Mayor, Stephen Bali, Councillor Edmond Atalla (Labor Candidate for NSW Seat Mount Druitt), Councillor Charlie Lowles, Richard Amery, NSW State Member for Mount Druitt, Prue Car (Labor candidate for NSW Seat of Londonderry), Rob Buckwell, Kerry from Minchinbury.

  There was amusements for the children and there is bar-be-que area, if you want to include this with your picnics.

I believe there was a Mayoral Challenge race put out to all Councillors. Councillor Karlo Siljeg and NSW Opposition Leader, John Robertson. I don't know who won, but I sure once I found out, we will let you know!


 

This is the children's activity playground also under construction!






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