Council extends contract for Pyrenees swimming pools management

Published on 29 July 2024

Pyrenees Shire Council has approved a contract extension with Belgravia Health and Leisure Group, which manages the Council’s three swimming pools, for two years.

Mayor Cr Robert Vance said Council and Belgravia have had a great working relationship over the past three years, and both parties were looking forward to continuing that work for the next two.

Cr Vance said Council would work with Belgravia to start pre-season pool preparations and maintenance checks over the next couple of months to ensure the summer swim season opens with a splash.

“Council looks forward to continuing to build the great working partnership that we have developed with Belgravia, in providing safe facilities for the enjoyment of our community,” he said.

“Belgravia has a lot of great experience delivering successful pool services across Australia and New Zealand, and we have no doubt they will continue to deliver improved services for our community.”

Belgravia Leisure State Manager Kara Monaghan said the organisation is looking forward to delivering another bumper season across Pyrenees’ aquatic venues.

“Belgravia Leisure is proud to partner with Pyrenees Shire Council to continue to manage the wonderful Beaufort, Avoca and Landsborough Pools,” she said.

“These venues are designed to be community spaces that welcome all ages, which certainly aligns with our commitment to create and deliver programs that are safe, fun, innovative, accessible, diverse and consistent in their quality for healthy communities today and in the future.

“We also invite any interested parties to apply for a lifeguard or swim teacher role for this upcoming season. It’s work that isn’t just for the young and sporty – people of all ages and backgrounds make for fantastic team members in these roles.

“Not only do pool lifeguards and swim teachers get to enjoy the social nature of their jobs, exercise and keep fit, they keep our communities safe.”