The Shire of Dumbleyung has revealed the final designs for a complete redevelopment of the town's swimming pool, five years after the facility closed. The shire approved a $5.5 million contract with Wet Deck Pools on March 4 to construct the new pool.
The original pool closed in October 2021 due to mechanical, electrical and structural failures of the 40-year-old plant room and filtration system. Investigations in 2022 found groundwater and clay-based material were blocking underground water flow, potentially damaging nearby buildings.
The new aquatic facility includes a 25-metre, six-lane main pool with all-abilities access, a beach-entry toddler pool, accessible ablutions, and new plant and water filtration components. The design was proposed by Wet Deck Pools after being awarded the tender in mid-2025, replacing an earlier shire-drawn design from March 2023.
Shire president Amy Knight said the contract signing was a proud moment for the community. “The swimming pool is about far more than recreation. It’s where our kids learn to swim, where families come together in summer, and where people of all ages can stay active and connected,” she said.
The project is fully government-funded, with $1.6 million each from the Federal Government's Growing Regions Program and the State Government's Community and Recreation Facilities Fund, $1.6 million from the Dumbleyung Future Fund, and $700,000 from the shire's swimming pool reserve.
Shire chief executive Gavin Treasure said the project reflects community advocacy and careful planning. “This important project has evolved from addressing an urgent safety situation to delivering a full replacement facility that meets modern standards and community expectations,” he said.
