1. What will our communities demand of our pools? Paul Fernee Coordinator Community Facilities May 2016

2. BULOKE SHIRE COUNCIL Land Area 8,004 km² Population 5,952 (ABS ERP 2015) Population Density 0.01 persons per hectare Swimming Pools 7 (outdoor)

3. Buloke pools generally made up of; 33 metre lap pool Shallow toddler play pool Office/Kiosk and change facilities

4. Donald Swimming Pool

5. Cost to visit pools – Free Attendance (visits) 2015/16 - 42,000 (approx) Cost of service per visit - $9.20 No. of visits per population - 6.60

6. Buloke Aquatic Strategy 2014 What will our communities demand of our pools in 10 years?

7. What do our residents want? Pool Heating to cater for increase in older residents Dedicated rehabilitation areas Increased hours particularly early AM and late evening More opportunities for teenagers Ancillary services (playgrounds, gym equipment, water parks) Keep all pools open

9. Discussion Many of our pools were built 50-60 years ago for a specific purpose, is the current infrastructure meeting the demands of our community? Can public pool owners afford to construct new purpose built aquatic infrastructure within each small community? Will we see more small town pools close as upgrades/reconstruction becomes too expensive to justify?

10. Thank-you for your time. Paul Fernee Coordinator Community Facilities pfernee@buloke.vic.gov.au 0409 590 486