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Swimming Pools will CLOSE:

Sunday 26 March 2023 – 8PM

Hillston and Goolgowi pools are currently OPEN. The pool season runs from November to March annually.

Swimming pools are closed on Christmas Day.

Goolgowi Swimming Pool has now moved to unsupervised operations Mon – Fri (excluding Public Holidays). In order to access the Goolgowi Pool during the unsupervised hours you will need to purchase a pool season pass. These are available from the Council Offices.

A season pass gives you access to both Council pools and half season passes (at half cost) are now available to purchase.

Hillston Operating Hours

Day School Term School Holidays
Monday to Wednesday 4.00pm – 7.00pm 2.00pm – 8.00pm
Thursday (Swim Club) 4.00pm – 5.30pm Nil
Thursday (No Swim Club) 4.00pm – 7.00pm 2.00pm – 8.00pm
Friday 4.00pm – 7.00pm 2.00pm – 8.00pm
Saturday & Sunday 12.30pm – 8.00pm 12.30pm – 8.00pm

Goolgowi Operating Hours

Day School Term
Monday 6.00am – 8.00pm
Tuesday 12.00pm – 8.00pm
Wednesday  6.00am – 8.00pm
Swim Club (School Term) 3.30pm – 5.00pm
Thursday 12.00pm – 8.00pm
Friday 6.00am – 8.00pm
Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays 7.30am – 12.30pm

12.30pm – 8.00pm*

*Supervised hours

Entry Fees

Ticket Type Fee
Season Ticket – Family (inlc. child up to 18 years & full time students) $140.00
Season Ticket – Single $70.00
Entry Fee – 13 years and over $3.50
2 – 13 years $2.50
Under 2 years Free
Seniors (over 55 years) and non swimmers $2.00

Entry fees can also be found in Council’s Fees and Charges guide or at the entrance to the pool.

Council operate and maintain two 25 metre swimming pools located in Goolgowi and Hillston.

Pool season generally runs annually from November to March. Please refer to the operating hours for days/times.

Please note these hours may be amended at short notice, Council will endeavour to notify pool users of amendments on Council’s Website and Facebook page where possible.

General Conditions of Entry

Toddlers’ Pools:

  • If a child is using the Toddler’s pool they must be supervised by a competent adult at all times.
  • No child over the age of 8 is permitted in the toddler’s pool.

Unsupervised Age of Entry:

Hillston

  • Children under 10 years of age must be accompanied and supervised by a competent adult at all times.
  • Children have to be 10 years and over and have the ability to swim 2×25 laps before being allowed at the pool unsupervised.
  • The determination of the ability will be at the discretion of the Lifeguard.
  • Alcohol is not permitted in any area of the pools and/or pool grounds.

Goolgowi

  • Children under 14 years of age must be accompanied and supervised by a competent adult at all times.
  • Alcohol is not permitted in any area of the pools and/or pool grounds.

Glass in any form is not permitted in any area of any pool.

Swim Club

Both town pools regularly host a local swim club. Swim club is only held during School term. On Swim club days pool access will be limited as below:

  • Hillston Swim Club, is held on Thursday from 5.30pm onwards. There is no access to the general public during this time.
  • Hillston Swim Club – Squad is held on Tuesday from 4.00pm. Two lanes will be closed during this time for swim club use.
  • Goolgowi Swim Club, is held on Wednesday from 3.30pm – 5.00pm. There is no access to the general public during this time.

For Relevant Policies & Forms follow the links provided:

  • Swimming Pool Application for Use
  • Pool Complex Conditions of Entry
  • Recording Devices in Council