Northern Grampians Shire residents can influence council's 2026/27 budget by reviewing and providing feedback on the proposed council plan year two priorities. This process is different from previous years where residents traditionally had an opportunity to provide submissions to a draft budget. Feedback closes at 4pm Wednesday, February 4, 2026.
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Hot weather: this is based on the 5pm weather forecast on the day prior to opening. If the forecast predicts 35 degrees or over for the following day, the outdoor pool will be available until 8pm that day.
Please note - extended hours will be at the discretion of the Duty Manager at the time, it will also depend on patronage and the availability of lifeguards based on the hours they have already worked.
Cold weather: this is also based on the 5pm weather forecast on the day prior to opening. If this forecast predicts 23 degrees or below for the following day, the outdoor pool will only be open for early morning lap swimming on Monday to Friday between 6am to 8am and will be closed on weekends.