Extended Hours for Beresfield Pool and Ideas for More Upgrades

BY JESSICA ROUSE and SAMUEL ISAAC

The possibility of a water park for Beresfield and upgrades to Lambton Swimming Centre are two plans being looked at for the future by Newcastle Council.

At last night's council meeting, councillors were in agreeance to investigate the idea of building a water park in Beresfield in the future and upgrading the facilities at Lambton which is one of the oldest pools in the area.

Among the options for Lambton's pool include replacing existing pools, filtration and heating systems, grandstand and shade structures, upgrading amenities and including spaces for other activities like work out rooms and adding extra parking.

The big win from last nights meeting for locals was the extension of the opening hours of Beresfield Pool. The pool will now be open earlier and for longer.

Independent Councillor Kath Elliot, says that the developments are being put forward to provide quality facilities to local families.

Beresfield Pool. Source: Newcastle City Council

Beresfield Pool Patronage Turnaround Prompts Hours Extension

BY IAN CROUCH

Newcastle Council looks set to extend the opening hours of Beresfield Pool.

The pool was faced with closure in 2012 due to poor patronage and limited opening hours, but moves to make it cheaper for families has seen a massive turnaround, with 44,000 people using the facility, double the previous year.

Councillor Jason Dunn says it's now time to bring Beresfield Pool in line with other facilities - extending opening hours until 6pm and 7pm during the peak summer months.

"..particularly with daylight saving. I mean, kicking kids out of the pool at 3pm on a weekend really isn't satisfactory. So, this motion will extend those hours and also extend the hours slightimg through the whole season by about and hour a day," he said.

Beresfield Pool Enjoys New Lease On Life