GRC Council Motion Proactively Seeking Transparency And Public Consultation For The Community In Regards To Peakhurst West Swim Pool Tender Process
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Councillor Nancy Liu was interviewed by Andrew about a recent motion tabled by the councillor and was carried unanimously at October's Council Meeting.
The motion writes that Council:
(a) Welcomes the announcement that the Peakhurst West Swimming Pool, located within Peakhurst West Public School, is scheduled to reopen on 1 November 2025 following $1.5 million in upgrade works funded and managed by the NSW Department of Education under the Minns NSW Labor Government, in partnership with School Infrastructure NSW, to improve safety and amenities. These works include a new roof for the pool building, improved ventilation, a full deep clean of the pool structure, a new accessible bathroom, and a new pool pump.
(b) Acknowledges the strong advocacy of the local community for the retention of this NSW Government facility, and recognises the longstanding social, recreational, and educational value the pool has provided to residents, students, and local swim clubs over many decades.
(c) Writes to the Acting NSW Minister for Education, School Infrastructure NSW, and the
Department of Education, advocating for transparent community consultation regarding any proposed changes to access arrangements for existing and long-standing swim schools and local clubs, and requesting that affordability and equitable community access remain key considerations in future operational decisions.
Councillor Liu has since organised a meeting for the pool community to voice their concerns with the State Member Mark Coure.
