Pool liner failure prompts two month closure of South Hedland Aquatic Centre

The South Hedland Aquatic Centre will be closed for a number of weeks from late April while the Town of Port Hedland completes critical upgrade works.

The Town is investing to replace the vinyl liner in the facility’s 25 metre pool after it became detached from the concrete shell, while structural tile repairs will be carried out on the 50 metre pool.

The works are scheduled to start on 24th April and take two months to complete.

Advising that the council was committed to a new aquatics centre as part of the South Hedland Integrated Sports Hub (SHISH) development, Port Hedland Mayor, Peter Carter commented “South Hedland Aquatic Centre is well utilised all-year round by so many people in the Hedland community.

“That’s why we are investing in both the pools to ensure they meet all health and safety requirements until such time as the new aquatic centre is built as part of the SHISH development.

“The SHISH development will be a legacy piece of infrastructure for the Hedland community and one the Town is excited to be delivering.

“We regret that SHAC will need to close for the duration of the works and thank the community for its support. Unfortunately, this also means Term 2 of Swim School will be cancelled.”

Mayor Carter is encouraging regular users of the South Hedland Aquatic Centre to utilise the facilities at Gratwick Aquatic Centre (GAC) in Port Hedland in the interim.

From 24th April, GAC’s opening hours will be extended for the benefit of its users.

Image: South Hedland Aquatic Centre.