POOL DESIGN TO MAKE A SPLASH

ARTIST’S IMPRESSION OF SPLASH AREA ONLY

A Mount Morgan community information session held in November last year provided Council with key feedback to help determine the final design of the new Mount Morgan pool.

The community had the opportunity to complete a survey and have input on different design elements of the pool.

Rockhampton Region Mayor Tony Williams said he was pleased that the design will incorporate feedback from the survey.

“We will be giving the Mount Morgan community what they want,” Mayor Williams said.

“Every option that we are going with is the most preferred option by the community which is a fantastic outcome.

“The community voted to have a mining/gold rush theme in keeping with Mount Morgan’s history which I am really looking forward to seeing come to life.

“We will also be going with the roof style that the community voted for as well as keeping the timber from the eastern grandstand and using it in the restoration of the western grandstand.

“We can appreciate the importance of the old grand- stands to the community so it was great to receive feedback through this survey that has allowed us to incorporate it into the new pool design.”

Divisional Councillor Cherie Rutherford and Councillor for Parks, Sport and Public Spaces is thankful for the community’s participation in the process.

“It was really interesting receiving the survey results and seeing the community input in this key project for Mount Morgan’s future,” Cr Rutherford said.

“It goes to show how important it is to have your say when we give these opportunities because we have taken all of this feedback on board and the community’s say has now determined the future of the pool.

“The old pool had reached its end of life and was experiencing significant leaking problems. This, in addition to the water restrictions, meant that the pool needed to be closed.

“We know the community will be thrilled once the new pool is open for all to enjoy!”

The Mount Morgan pool is funded by the Queensland Government’s Resources Community Infrastructure Fund and Rockhampton Regional Council.