Swimming Pools

Wellington Shire owns and operates 5 outdoor pool facilities and the Aqua Energy Leisure Centre in Sale for the enjoyment of residents and visitors.

The 2021-22 Outdoor Pool Season will officially commence on Saturday 27 November, 2021.

General public swimming times for the 2021-22 season will operate in accordance with a ‘temperature forecast trigger’.

All outdoor pools will open when the temperature forecast for Sale, as issued by the Bureau of Meteorology at 4.00pm on the previous day, is for 25°C or higher. Following feedback received from the community, outdoor pools are now open between midday and 3pm every day during the peak season, regardless of the 25 degree temperature trigger.

Lap swimming times at Maffra, Sale and Yarram Outdoor Pools are 6.00am to 8.00am Monday to Friday (Public holidays excluded) and are NOT temperature dependant.  These sessions will operate regardless of temperature forecast.

The daily forecast can be found on the Bureau of Meteorology.

Information on outdoor pool operating hours for the following day can also be found on the Aqua Energy Facebook page. This is updated 5.00pm daily.

The Outdoor Pool Season will conclude at close of business on Monday 14 March, 2022.

Parents please note:

All Wellington swimming pools are ‘Watch around Water’ pools.

• Children under 5 years must be within arm’s reach of a responsible adult at all times.
• Children 10 years and under must be under the constant visual supervision of a responsible adult.
• Unsupervised children will not be permitted to remain in the water.
• Responsible adult must be 16 years of age or older.

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