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Moree Plains Shire Council has announced that remediation on the artesian pools at the Moree Artesian Aquatic Centre are now underway following its approval of the project.

Contractors have started removing the tiled lining of the facility’s wellness pool, preparing the floor and walls for a concrete pour to construct a 'wastewater' gutter on all sides of the pool - a major change to its design and operation. The gutter will provide constant topping up of fresh artesian water with the removal of low-quality water on the surface, improving the water quality and amenity.

This work will take about three weeks to be followed by other remediation works on services and fittings along with remediation works of the active pool will begin.

With the most western pool at the Centre having been closed for more than two months after the lining failed, a 'wastewater' gutter will also be installed in this pool alleviating the need to close the pool frequently to empty and refill the pool.

Anticipating that this will improve the water quality in the pool, a Council spokesperson advised “the emptying and refilling have been one of the primary causal factors behind the failure and short life of these structures.”

The works will involve an inspection of all the existing services while upgrading the existing concourse deck that will see the failing existing concrete structure and delaminating anti-slip concrete coating with new reinforced concrete pavement and tiled with a fully vitrified anti-slip tile.

With works on the passive pool and program pool are planned for early 2023, the spokesperson added “we aim to always have at least one artesian pool operating and after the wellness pool is remediated, there should be at least two operational artesian pools.

"Council is working to have the tender for the 50m pool, clubhouse and grandstand ready for release within about a month as final detailed design coordination for tender documentation is nearing completion. This is subject to consultant engineers finalising their work.

"While it is not feasible to forecast project timelines until a tender is accepted, we will aim to commence construction by the middle of 2023."

Councillors have been briefed on procurement to undertake repairs to the water slide, required as the children's splashpad and pool leaks heavily to the site of the 50 metre pool.

With Councillors having directed work to start on a new design and project scope, work will start shortly to remove the children's splashpad/pool fixtures with readiness for reconstruction and replacement of the water feature and splashpad.

The spokesperson went on to say “throughout the life of this project, there will be a heightened activity, with reduced activity at other times and we appreciate your understanding.

"The Belgravia Leisure staff will also assist with keeping the public informed.

"Council will keep you updated on the MAAC redevelopment as it progresses through a variety of media platforms."

Image: Works are underway at the Moree Artesian Aquatic Centre (top) and shade structures at the Centre (below). Credit: Moree Plains Shire Council.

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