The Glenorchy City Council is moving ahead with plans to repair and eventually redevelop the local swimming pool, backed by an ambitious $83.8 million funding campaign.
Mayor Sue Hickey confirmed at Monday night’s council meeting that a tender review committee is currently assessing initial repair bids, with recommendations expected next month.
“Council officers are working towards presenting the recommended successful tender to the April 28 council meeting for endorsement,” Hickey said.
While the immediate focus is on repairing the existing facility for opening next summer, the council has launched a parallel federal election campaign for complete redevelopment.
Hickey encouraged locals to get involved and share their views with candidates.
“We continue to lobby state and federal governments for the $83.8 million needed to redevelop the pool,” she said.
“We’re encouraged by the number of community members who are supporting the campaign for funding.”
“I also continue to meet with Lions, Progress, Rotary and other community organisations from across the Greater Hobart area to brief them on the importance of redeveloping the pool and asking them to help us lobby for funding as we see this as really a regional project.”
The council plans to share more updates on both the repair work and redevelopment campaign following the late April meeting.
