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Outdoor pools at Moe and Yallourn North in Latrobe City now open until 11 March 2024
Latrobe City Council opens outdoor pools! Enjoy them before summer. Moe and Yallourn North pools, open till March 11, 2024, offer grassy spaces, shade, BBQs, and kids' areas for a perfect summer day.
Latrobe City Council's outdoor pools are officially open! The community will have the chance to enjoy the outdoor pools ahead of the summer season. Council operates much-loved pools at Moe and Yallourn North, which will remain open right through summer until 11 March 2024. Both pools are equipped with ample grass, shaded areas, barbecues, change facilities and children's areas, making outdoor pools the perfect place to spend a hot summer day.
Moe and Yallourn North pool hours depend on temperature guidelines. Decisions align with the Bureau of Meteorology's forecast for Moe issued at 6pm the day before
Pool community connection
Mayor of Latrobe City Council, Councillor Darren Howe, said outdoor pools are very popular within the community in the warmer months. "It is always great to see people making good use of our outdoor pools, enjoying an opportunity to connect and enjoy one another's company while seeking some cool relief on a warm summer day."
"Outdoor pools are also spaces where people can learn to swim and develop water safety skills. I have seen first-hand the value of outdoor pools not only to the Moe and Yallourn North communities, but also the broader municipality," said the Mayor.
Pool opening hours
The opening hours of the Moe and Yallourn North pools are subject to the following temperature requirements, decisions are based on Bureau of Meteorology forecast for Moe issued at 6pm the day prior:
- On days forecast 36 degrees or above all outdoor pools are open from 10am to 7pm
- On days forecast 30 degrees or above all outdoor pools are open from 12 noon to 7pm
- On days forecast 25 degrees or above all outdoor pools are open from 2pm to 7pm
- On days forecast 24.9 degrees or below all outdoor pools are closed
Please note that opening hours may be affected by carnival, school bookings, storms or lightning and insufficient light.
Pictures from Latrobe Leisure website.
Source: www.gippsland.com
Published by: news@gippsland.com
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