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Orange City Council has advised that the pool hall at its aquatic centre has been closed for its first repainting since it was built in 2012.

Closed as of Saturday (7th December) the indoor pools will not be operating until 25th December as the hall receives a fresh coat of paint and undergo periodic maintenance that will include repair work on seals, tile maintenance, waterproofing and filter maintenance.

The Council advises that “the closure is required due to the strong fumes produced by the paint, which is formulated to withstand the aquatic centre environment.”

Thanking local pool users prior to the closure for their patience while the work is carried out, Orange Mayor, Tony Mileto advised “there’s never a good time to close the indoor pool, but this work is necessary to ensure the life of the facility.

“The warm December weather means swimmers will be able to use the outdoor pool comfortably, which will be heated to a balmy 28 degrees.”

The outdoor pool at the Orange Aquatic Centre will be open for longer during the closure, until 8pm weekdays, to allow extra time for swimmers to use the pool.

The closure period will include the last week of learn-to-swim classes, so infants classes will be cancelled, while all other levels will be held in the outdoor pool.

Orange Aquatic Centre staff have been contacting members, swim clubs and learn-to-swim participants to inform them of changes at the pool while the painting takes place.

Any members who are unable to use the outdoor pool have been asked to contact the Orange Aquatic Centre for a membership extension.

Image: The pool hall at the Orange Aquatic Centre. Credit: Orange City Council.

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