Pool upgrades: New lights set to keep you swimming longer

The Mossman Pool is set to undergo a $220,000 upgrade which will include new outdoor lighting, allowing the pool to open for longer periods.

The upgrades, set to be completed by late June, also include an all-abilities access entrance to the pool building, pool repairs and beautification works.

Douglas Shire Council has already commenced work on the entrance of the pool, with further upgrades and rectification to get underway later this month.

The facility will be closed from Monday 17 May 2021 until Friday 18 June 2021 while pool repair work is completed.

Douglas Shire Mayor Michael Kerr said the new lights would allow the pool to be open earlier and close later.

“The new lights will give us more flexibility with the pool opening hours which have traditionally been restricted to times of sunlight,” he said.

“Once the new lights are installed, our local swimmers who want to do laps before or after work when everything is a little bit darker will be very pleased.

“We also look forward to giving the whole facility a bit of a freshen up with new paint job, landscaping, and pool entrance to be welcomed by users.

“I would like to thank the community for their patience while we undertake this important work.”

Poolside seating will also be installed for parents who are watching their kids swim.

The project is 100% funded through the Queensland Government’s COVID-19 Works For Queensland Program.

Key works list and timeline below:

New all abilities access ramp – finished late-April 2021
Rectify grandstand and roofing – finished late-May 2021
Decking upgrades and boom gate – finished late-May 2021
Repair pool tiles and re-seal work – finished late-June 2021
Lighting installed – finished late-June 2021

The Active8 Free Fitness Aquafit program will be cancelled during the closure period, however, regular participants are encouraged to attend other free fitness programs listed here.