Entry fees to the Beresfield Pool are set to be slashed by about 40 per cent in a move aimed at making the facility more affordable for the community.
Newcastle Councillors voted last night to reduce the fees, making an adult entry ticket now $2.80 instead of the proposed $5.00.
Beresfield is the only pool which council will operate this swimming season, with the city's 4 other pools to be run by private operators.
It's hoped the reduction in entry fees will encourage more patronage in a bid to prevent the pool being closed down in 12 months time.
The new fee structure is being put on public exhibition for 28 days before being adopted in time for the summer swimming season.
