Swimming Pools
Opening Times
Our 2025/26 Pool season will commence on Friday 14 November 2025, until Sunday 15 March 2026.
All our pools will be closed on days when the temperature is below 22°C (forecast is based on Wycheproof and is obtained from the Bureau of Meteorology at 4pm the previous day).
Watch Around Water
This season we will continue to implement the Lifesaving Victoria Watch Around Water (WAW) campaign for swimming with and supervising children in and around the water at all our pools.
Under the WAW campaign, children under 12 years of age must be actively supervised and attended by a responsible person 16 years of age or older in accordance with Life Saving Victoria's Watch Around Water Policy. To view this policy please click on this link https://lsv.com.au/aquatic-industry-services/watch-around-water
Pool Hire
All our pools are available to be hired outside of their usual opening times with Pool Hire Fees and Charges determined each year via the Council Annual Budget process.
To book one of our pools please submit a Pool Hire Form at least three (3) weeks prior to booking date with a copy of your Public Liability Insurance – Certificate of Currency and a completed Risk Assessment.
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Pool Booking Type
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Hire Fee
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Facility Hire and Lifeguard Charges - Commercial per hour/per lane (Minimum of two lifeguards required)
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$11.00 + Lifeguard charge at $53 per/hr
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Facility Hire and Lifeguard charges - Community Groups, Schools & Not for Profit - Closed to public
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Free
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Pool hire requests will not be confirmed until all the required documentation is provided and hire fees paid if applicable.
If you require any assistance, or additional information, to complete the Pool Hire Form, please contact us on 1300 520 520 or email buloke@buloke.vic.gov.au