{"id":94165,"date":"2024-01-19T04:59:58","date_gmt":"2024-01-18T17:59:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/mcivortimes\/?p=94165"},"modified":"2024-01-19T09:17:27","modified_gmt":"2024-01-18T22:17:27","slug":"pool-clean-up-ahead-of-schedule","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/mcivortimes\/news\/pool-clean-up-ahead-of-schedule\/","title":{"rendered":"Pool clean-up ahead of schedule"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>HEATHCOTE Pool is preparing to open ahead of schedule despite last week\u2019s flash flooding which saw McIvor Creek rise to a level that completely engulfed the centre.<\/p>\n<p>A spokesperson for pool operators Belgravia Leisure have confirmed the pool will re-open for the remainder of the summer season and is on track to welcome swimmers as early as next week.<\/p>\n<p>Silt and debris impacted both pools and the plant room.<\/p>\n<p>Belgravia Leisure area manager Cam Nation said it had been all hands on deck, working with a dedicated team from the City of Greater Bendigo and specialist external contractors.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOnce the water level receded on Monday afternoon we had teams from Bendigo, Melbourne and council to assess the damage to the facility and start engaging contractors to work on pool remediation,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWithin 48 hours we had commenced draining the pool, with commercial trucks onsite by Thursday to remove the significant layer of silt throughout the centre.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAfter cleaning and repairing the pool shell we are now in the process of refilling both pools and repairing plant room equipment.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_94167\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-94167\" style=\"width: 225px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-94167\" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/01\/IMG_7974-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/01\/IMG_7974-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/01\/IMG_7974-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/01\/IMG_7974-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/01\/IMG_7974-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/01\/IMG_7974-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-94167\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Both pools were impacted by the deluge, with the kid\u2019s pool also requiring a full cleanout.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cThen we will work on chemically treating the water to ensure it meets the required water quality standards.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Events including water aerobics, pre-school hour and live music by the pool had only just commenced before the flooding.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe know this is such an important community facility and even if we re-open and it only means another six or seven weeks of swimming, it is vital community activation that we know the community will appreciate,\u201d said Mr Nation.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBelgravia Leisure has a long and proud history of managing outdoor facilities throughout the country.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe know these pools are the lifeblood of local communities, and we are doing everything we can to see Heathcote back open for the remainder of the summer season.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>HEATHCOTE Pool is preparing to open ahead of schedule despite last week\u2019s flash flooding which saw McIvor Creek rise to a level that completely engulfed the centre. 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