Lismore Memorial Baths Ready to Dive Into Summer Season

ROBERT HEYWARD

As the temperatures rise, Lismore Memorial Baths is set to welcome swimmers back for the summer season starting Friday, 13 September 2024. The reopening follows the completion of the fnal food-restoration work, including the installation of a new moveable dividing block to restore the pool’s full 50-meter length.

Located at 179 Molesworth Street in the heart of Lismore, the Memorial Baths offer top-tier facilities, including an eightlane 50-meter lap pool, a four-lane

25-meter lap pool, and a toddlers’ splash pool. All pools are solar-heated, ensuring a comfortable swim no matter the weather.

The facility also hosts the Swimsations Swim School, catering to swimmers of all ages and abilities.

The Memorial Baths will be open Monday to Friday from 6am to 6pm, and on weekends from 9am to 5pm. From Sunday, 6 October 2024, the weekday hours will extend to 7pm to accommodate Daylight Savings.

In addition to its superb swimming facilities, the Baths feature a kiosk offering a range of snacks, including espresso coffee, hot chips, and ice cream, available during operating hours. Pool entry is affordably priced at $6.35 for adults and $5.55 for students and concession card holders, with visit packs, season passes, and monthly memberships available.

On weekends, kids can enjoy the popular infatable obstacle course from 12pm to 3pm for an additional $4.40.

For those needing swim gear, the facility also sells a variety of merchandise, including Vorgee goggles, swim caps, ear putty, and more, ensuring all your swimming needs are met.

The long-awaited dividing block, which was delayed last year, is set to be installed next week, just in time for the season’s opening, marking the complete restoration of the pool and an exciting start to the summer at Lismore Memorial Baths.