Moree

 Moree Hot Artesian Pool Complex Project

The 50 metre pool is now under construction

We are excited to advise that the Moree Hot Artesian Pool Complex redevelopment is underway. In fact, the old grandstand has already been demolished. 

The removal of the grandstand marks the end of an era and the beginning of an exciting new stage in the history of the Moree Hot Artesian Pool Complex. 

Tender Awarded to Swimplex Aquatics

Moree Plains Shire Council welcomed today’s announcement by the Hon Anthony Albanese MP – Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government – that the Shire had been successful in its application to the Federal Government for $3 million to upgrade the Moree Hot Artesian Pool Complex.

Council had already allocated more than $3 million in the 2010–2011 budget for the redevelopment of the pool complex and Mayor Cr Katrina Humphries said the additional $3 million will have a significant impact on the extent of works that can be carried out on the complex.

“We’re absolutely thrilled that the work put into the funding submission by Council staff and Tourism Moree has paid off,” she said.

“This means that we can do much more than we’d initially planned for Stages 1 and 2 of the redevelopment project.”

The current pool complex facilities were constructed in 1979 and are definitely showing their age.

In addition to a ‘facelift’, the redevelopment of the Moree Hot Artesian Pool Complex will involve a number of aspects including:

Replacement or refurbishment of the existing outdoor 50m pool

Installation of a children’s ‘fun park’ and learn to swim facilities

Redevelopment of the entrance and administration area, including the installation of an interpretive/cultural display giving the history of the 115-year-old facility and telling the story of the importance of artesian waters to the Moree community

Refurbishment and replacement of the hot pools and associated plant and equipment, providing increased hot pool capacity to cater for additional users, locals and visitors alike

Construction of a cafe that will feature local and regional produce

Allocation of areas for commercial lease by businesses offering products and services complimentary to the health and healing properties of the artesian water.

As well as being a major focus for the health, fitness and wellbeing of the community, the pool complex is a major tourist attraction for the region; it is estimated that visitors to the facility contribute approximately $50 million per year to the Moree Plains Shire’s economy.

Mayor Cr Katrina Humphries believes that the redevelopment will give the pool complex, and the community, a much-needed boost.

“Even in its current tired state the pool complex attracts a considerable number of patrons, both residents and visitors,” she said.

“Just imagine the number of patrons it will attract when the facilities are upgraded and modernised.”