Swimming Pools
We are proud to own and operate seven outdoor swimming pools across Buloke Shire.
Our 2025/26 Pool Season has commenced and will end on Sunday 15 March 2026.
All our pools will be open on days when the temperature is above 22°C (forecast is based on each township and is obtained from the Bureau of Meteorology at 10am on the day) and closed on Christmas Day.
Entry is FREE to all our pools throughout the pool season.
Fees may be charged for special events, programs or activities outside of normal operations.
Opening Times
Birchip, Charlton, Donald, Sea Lake & Wycheproof Pools:
Weekdays - 3.00pm to 7.00pm
Weekends, School Holidays & Public Holidays - 2.00pm to 7.00pm
Berriwillock & Watchem Pools:
Weekdays - 4.00pm to 7.00pm
Weekends, School Holidays & Public Holidays - 2.00pm to 7.00pm.
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 Booking 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.
Click on the link to submit a Pool Hire Booking Form.
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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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Please Note: We are unable to confirm pool hire requests 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