Snowy Monaro Regional Council (SMRC) announced that Bombala Pool would reopen at 11:30 am on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, after closing on February 3 due to a critical water pump failure.
In a show of quick thinking and collaborative effort, council staff and the pool’s lessee operator worked tirelessly over a 24-hour period to devise a temporary workaround, a spokesperson for SMRC said.
“Parts and equipment were sourced same-day, and the temporary fix was up and running earlier this afternoon,” the spokesperson said.
The emergency intervention undertaken by SMRC ensured the stability of water circulation and chlorine levels, allowing the pool to reopen safely and without further delay.
Council advised equipment parts were growing increasingly difficult to source raising further questions about the sustainability of ageing facilities.
The incident at Bombala Pool underscores the broader issue of ageing infrastructure in the region, including the long-awaited upgrade to Jindabyne’s water treatment plant.
PHOTO: Bombala Pool (SMRC)