Glenorchy City Council has offered an update on the works at the Glenorchy War Memorial Pool, stating that the project remains on track to reopen later this year. Concrete for the new accessible ramp has been poured, and internal works such as painting, plastering and new window installation continues. Belgravia Leisure, the former operator of the pool, has been re-engaged to run the pool for the next two seasons. Acting Mayor Russell Yaxley said: “On the basis that Belgravia Leisure had two years to run on its contract at the time of the closure, along with the difficulties associated with running another tender process while repairs are still underway, Council has determined to reappoint Belgravia Leisure for a period of two years. After that, Council will open another tender for the pool’s operation.

“Belgravia Leisure has extensive experience operating pools in Australia and New Zealand, and we are pleased to be able to offer it the opportunity to again operate the pool on behalf of Council and effectively serve out the original contract.” Ald. Yaxley said repairs to the pool were approaching the halfway point and remained on track to be completed mid-year. “We know the community is excitedly looking ahead to the start of next summer when a revitalised pool will be reopened,” he said.