DERWENT VALLEY COUNCIL
MEDIA RELEASE
Opening of Swimming Pool Season
29 September 2016
The Derwent Valley Mayor Martyn Evans announced that Mr Tai Youd had been appointed to operate both the New Norfolk Swimming Pool and the Bushy Park War Memorial Swimming Pool.
This year the Council reviewed the operating conditions for the pool contracts and invited Expressions of Interest closing in early September, said Mayor Evans. Following an assessment of the submissions received the previous operator of the New Norfolk Swimming Pool had been awarded both contracts.
The season for the New Norfolk Swimming Pool will commence on 10 October 2016 and conclude in March 2017. It is anticipated to commence the Bushy Park War Memorial Swimming Pool operations in November 2016 and conclude in March 2017.
Mayor Evans also indicated that the Council that a facilities review is to be undertaken by the Council to consider the operational efficiencies and strategic direction for a number of Council owned facilities including these swimming pools.
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Valley Council on 29 September 2016.