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Volume 14, Wednesday, October 11, 2017
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oxbylink’s Splashpad has re-opened in time for the school holidays.
The splashpad reopened on Saturday 30 September, and Roxbylink’s General Manager Tony Weir said they’re already seeing a lot of people using the facilities. “The temperature wasn’t all that high on Saturday, but we had fairly good visitation,” he said. “It’s very different to a pool opening because normally the pool is usually cold – and it is a bit cold at the moment – but the splashpad gives you another option where the water isn’t as cold because the equipment takes some of the chill out of the water. “Normally at this time of the year we’d have roughly ten people in the pool, and we have had upwards of 50-60 throughout the day using the splashpad.” The splashpad first opened briefly from this year’s Australia Day until late February, but the site was closed during winter so that further work could be carried out to make the venue usable throughout the whole year. “There were a lot of small jobs that needed to be done,” Mr Weir said. “There was some tiling that needed to be done and some concreting work, and we’ve installed a fence to go around the main pool that’s removable during the winter so that hopefully the area can be set up as a park. “It will virtually be a park that’s open from 9am-5pm and people will be able to go there and have a barbecue throughout the day.” The amenities block has also been completed, which includes a baby change room. Mr Weir is confident the splashpad will continue to be a popular choice for families throughout the warmer months. “The kids love it, and it’s something they’ll run around in for about an hour or so and enjoy it and that’s not necessarily the case with the pool. “And there’s plenty of shade in the area, but it moves so it’s just a matter of moving your gear and following the shade.” According to Mr Weir, the other advantage of the splashpad is that it’s safe. “We still have to make sure people aren’t running and that sort of thing; it is still important that the kids play safely. The splashpad will be open during the school holidays from 10am-8pm, and 3.308pm during the school term. Entry is $6 per adult and $5 child. SPLASHPAD FUN IN THE SUN School holidays and warm weather saw plenty of locals using the recently opened Splashpad.
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