Saturday 11 February 2017

Cool Off At Any Blacktown Pools to Beat The Heat - Blacktown City Council Media Release

Here is another Media Release from Blacktown City Council, important for community members to cool off, for the next couple of hot days coming up. Please note the extended hours at Mount Druitt Pool:

MEDIA RELEASE
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IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Friday 10 February 2016
Blacktown Pools Open Longer to Beat the Heat
Pools are going to be open longer in Blacktown, as the Council moves to make life easier for those battling the heat wave in Western Sydney.

The pools at Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope, and Mount Druitt Swimming Centre will stay open into the evening this weekend.

“The best thing about swimming in Blacktown’s pools is that, unlike the eastern suburbs beaches, there are no blue bottles or sea lice and it’s impossible to get sand in your pants,” Mayor of Blacktown City, Councillor Stephen Bali said.

“One of the best ways to keep cool is by taking a dip at one of Council’s great leisure and aquatic facilities.

“It’s also important to remember to follow NSW Health guidelines for beating the heat.
“Drink plenty of water, keep as cool as you can, and keep a lookout for others.
“You should also have a plan set in the case of an incident,” said Councillor Bali.
Operating hours from Friday 10 to Sunday 12 February 2017 are:

Friday 10 February 2017
Saturday 11 February 2017
Sunday 12February 2017
Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope
9pm
6pm*
7pm*
Blacktown Aquatic Centre
7.30pm
6pm
6pm
Emerton Leisure Centre
8pm
6pm
6pm
Mount Druitt Swimming Centre
7pm*
7pm*
7pm*
Riverstone Swimming Centre
6pm
6pm
6pm
*extended hours
·       Mount Druitt Swimming Centre (Ayres Grove, Mt Druitt) and Riverstone Swimming Centre (Corner of Market Street & Garfield Road, Riverstone) both offer 50 metre pools, a 25 metre pool and ample shaded grass areas.
·       Emerton Leisure Centre (35 Jersey Road, Emerton) is great for keeping the kids entertained with an indoor leisure pool compete with shower spray jets and bubble jets.
·       There is always surf at Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope’s wave pool.
·       Blacktown Aquatic Centre offers both indoor and outdoor 50 metre pools, as well as a shaded toddler’s pool.

For further information on Blacktown City Council’s Leisure & Aquatic Facilities including opening hours and entry fees please visit www.blacktown.nsw.gov.au

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