In brief:

• Dickson and Manuka pools have reopened to the public.
• Dickson and Manuka pools have been upgraded over winter.
• The Champions’ Board has returned to Manuka Pool after nearly 70 years.

Dickson and Manuka pools have reopened to the public for the summer.

Over winter the ACT Government delivered major upgrades at both pools.

The upgrades aim to improve accessibility, sustainability and visitor comfort.

Pool upgrades

Dickson Pool upgrades include:

• a high-efficiency filtration system to improve water clarity, reduce chemical use, and support the pool’s accessible design
• grounds aeration and reseeding with durable grasses to reduce maintenance and improve resilience to foot traffic
• improved drainage to lower water and energy consumption
• a new ventilation system and preparation bench in the cafe.

Manuka pool upgrades include:

• anti-slip floor treatment in all bathrooms
• new baby changing tables in both male and female bathrooms
• improved kiosk ventilation for a cooler and more efficient space for staff
• New kitchen equipment to improve food and drink service.

The Champions’ Board returned

After being lost for nearly 70 years, the Champions’ Board has been returned to Manuka Pool.

Originally installed in 1931, the board proudly displays the names of local swimming champions.

It was lost in 1955, when the club relocated to Civic Pool. Its whereabouts was unknown for decades, until a newspaper ad sparked a community-wide search.

The board was discovered in an old wares store in a small town in northeast Victoria. It made its way back to Canberra and was temporarily housed at Gungahlin Pool.

This season, the board has been lovingly restored to its prime and has finally returned home, just in time for the Manuka Pool’s 95th birthday.

For more information or to get pool passes head to the Manuka Pool and Dickson Pool websites.

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