Bluewater Lagoon maintenance works

Free swimming nappies will be available for children at the popular Bluewater Lagoon.

Council has recorded at least six faecal incidents since the facility re-opened in late September following the annual shutdown.

Each incident forces the facility to close for several hours, which spoils the fun for others at the Lagoon.

The clean up after an event can cost ratepayers thousands of dollars.

The free nappies will be available for several weeks.

It’s strongly recommended that children aged three and under, or those still toilet training, make use of the nappies to prevent accidents and closures.

Annual maintenance works have been completed, which included important upgrades to the plant room and instrument upgrades.

The Bluewater Lagoon will re-open today (Wednesday, September 24).

Council appreciates the community's patience and understanding during the annual closure.

Council ensures community can make a splash over the school holidays

Residents and visitors will be given free access to the Memorial Pool while maintenance works are finalised at the Bluewater Lagoon.

The annual winter maintenance included important upgrades to the plant room, including pump and instrument upgrades.

Mayor Greg Williamson said there had been delays with the delivery of key components having to be sourced from outside of Australia.

“That meant other vital work and commissioning has been pushed back past our expected re-opening date of mid-September,” Mayor Williamson said.

“Council understands how much the community and visitors look forward to enjoying water play during the school holidays, so we have taken steps to ensure they can still do that,” he said.

As part of an agreement with DMR Leisure, there will be free access to the Memorial Pool from September 19 to 22.

Mayor Williamson said the Bluewater Lagoon will only re-open once water quality standards are confirmed.

"It's imperative that the water quality is within a safe range from a public health perspective, particularly as we prepare for an influx of patrons as the weather warms up.”

As part of the arrangements at the Memorial Pool several entry conditions will be in place:

• All children 12 years and under must be supervised by a person 18 years or older
• Identification may be required to verify age
• A supervision ratio of one adult to four children for those 12 and under, particularly for birthday parties
• All birthday parties and group bookings must be pre-booked through DMR Leisure. This must be accompanied by an agreement form for insurance purposes.

It is expected that the Bluewater Lagoon will re-open on September 23, pending water quality results. Any changes will be communicated to the community.

The Bluewater Lagoon will be closed from June 30 to mid-September, 2025, for maintenance works.

Contractor, Dowdens Pumping & Water Treatment, will be completing upgrades to the plant room, including pump and instrument upgrades.

These works will ensure the facility continues to serve the needs of the community well into the future.

Council appreciates your patience while these essential works take place.

Contractor Aquatic Project Solutions has completed the maintenance works at the Bluewater Lagoon.

The works included drainage of the pools, repairs to the existing surface and installation of a new liner and tiles.

These works will ensure the facility continues to serve the needs of the community well into the future.