$5 million State Government funding confirmed
Glenorchy City Council has received confirmation from the State Government that the $5M committed to repairing and reopening the pool will be provided to Council when the State Budget is handed down in September. Council is currently working with the relevant department to confirm the specific terms of the funding agreement. The department representatives are aware that Council’s main priority is to receive confirmation that the expenditure on the pool repairs can begin immediately and be claimed back against the grant in the future. Noting that Council is willing to cash flow the works as soon as this confirmation is provided.
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More informationScope of Works
Scope of works preparation is underway.
The Council is working with aquatic engineers and specialist designers to create a preliminary plan for repairing and upgrading the Glenorchy War Memorial Pool. This plan will be used to design the project and prepare the documents needed for the tendering process. The final plan might change based on tender results and any unexpected issues, but the preliminary details are shared below for the community’s information.
- New chemical delivery bund
- Concrete repairs to grandstand, plant room, and new slab over plant room tunnel
- New pool expansion joints
- Repaint pool and skim coat repairs
- Upgrade of entry area and amenities building (changerooms and toilets)
- New pool heating system
- New switchboard
- Plant room repairs
- All ability accessible ramp entry into the main pool
- Pool drain repairs/upgrades
- Pavement repairs around pool surrounds
- Removal of slide and rehabilitate area (risk/safety issues)
- New/separate filtration system to toddler pool and toddler pool upgrades (contingent on remaining budget).
Design
Project team and specialist architects and aquatic engineers will prepare designs, timings and costings of pool works.
Contractors
Glenorchy City Council will undertake procurement processes and engage contractors to undertake the works