Most Warwick locals have used the WIRAC pools over the years, be it for school carnivals, lap swimming, hydrotherapy, aquarobics, or simply a fun outing for the family. Like everything else, we turn up and do what we came to do without thinking about all the behind-the-scenes activity that keeps things running.
It’s that time of year again where yarnbombers, the community, and a healthy tourist contingent comes out in force to mix, mingle, and make music at Jumpers & Jazz in July. SDRC has worked with community groups and local businesses to bring a jam-packed program with something for everyone.
Anyone with children knows what a battle it can be to get them doing the things that are good for them. Brushing teeth, eating veggies, and putting on seat belts can all create the biggest tantrums, yet parents persist because they, unlike the children, understand the value of doing these things.
In a time of expanding waistlines competing with pressure for the ‘ideal’ body, most of us are aware of three little words. These three words are thrown around as though everyone knows what they mean and how to implement them.
Southern Downs Regional Council and YMCA have taken advantage of the recent COVID-19 lockdown to undertake necessary winter maintenance on the Warwick Indoor Recreational and Aquatic Centre pool.
While the gym facility has now reopened following the easing of social distancing restrictions, the pool remains closed during continued works.
WIRAC Manager Karen Peters said that it was prudent and necessary to conduct regular and routine maintenance of the facility.
“The pool facility and WIRAC as a whole is a hub for the local community and maintaining our facilities ensures they are available for members and visitors to enjoy,” she said.
“The COVID-19 closure gave us a head start to undertake some winter maintenance works and minimise the down time to the community.
“The pool will reopen as soon as maintenance is completed.”
The YMCA and Council are working closely together to ensure the pool will be operating safely and at full capacity as soon as possible.
The YMCA is committed to ensuring all important measures are put in place to ensure everyone's safety, and that we meet the Government guidelines via a COVID Safety Plan.
For all the latest Council news and information, visit www.sdrc.qld.gov.au.
For more information on any of these events or any of our activities, please call the Centre on 4661 7955 or find us on Facebook here. WIRAC is the Southern Downs one-stop destination for family fitness, sports activities and quality aquatic education!
The Centre hours for 8th June onwards are as follows:
Centre:
Monday to Friday - 5:30am to 6:30pm
Saturday - 7:00am to 12:00pm
Sunday – CLOSED
*Operating Hours subject to change at WIRAC's discretion
WIRAC
29 Palmerin St, Warwick
4370 QLD
PH: (07) 4661 7955
FAX: (07) 4661 7950
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