Port Stephens Council announces plan for Australia Day pool parties

Port Stephens Council has announced that its aquatic facilities at Tomaree, Tilligerry and Lakeside will host a series of COVIDSafe family-friendly pool parties on Australia Day.

Inviting the community is invited to enjoy the events on Tuesday 26th January, Port Stephens Mayor, Ryan Palmer stated “Australia Day is a time to get together and celebrate everything that makes Port Stephens such an incredible place.

“While COVID-19 has meant we’ve had to make some changes, we think it’s really important to make sure that everyone has an opportunity to celebrate.

“What better way to celebrate than with pool parties? We’re opening the gates to our pools at Tomaree, Tilligerry and Lakeside for a series of COVIDSafe events.

“Australia Day is usually stinking hot, so it will be great for our community to cool off with a swim, enjoy a BBQ feed, listen to local performers and have some fun with giant pool games.

“At Tomaree, we’ll also be holding a movie night for those who want to stay a little longer.

“Plus at Karuah, the RSL will be holding an event for the local community with a fresh produce competition and an auction with proceeds going to the local Rural Fire Service.

“The citizenship ceremony and Port Stephens Annual Awards will be held at a small civic ceremony at the new Medowie Social. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, this will only be open to award recipients, conferees and Councillors.

“The new venue provides the perfect backdrop for this special ceremony, and is a central location for all of our invitees."

The events will be held at Tomaree Aquatic Centre, Tilligerry Aquatic Centre, Lakeside Leisure Centre and Karuah RSL.

Image: Tomaree Aquatic Centre.