The Belmont Oasis Leisure Centre indoor aquatic facilities (50m pool, lagoon and spa) will temporarily shut down at the close of business on Saturday 23 November, through early January 2025 for essential maintenance works to be complete.
This scheduled closure will allow City of Belmont contractors to complete essential maintenance to ensure the safety and quality of services for all pool users.
To mitigate the risk of structural damage caused by local groundwater conditions, essential maintenance and assessment of all indoor pools will be conducted during the warmer summer months, when the water table is at it’s lowest point. This will involve draining the pools to carry out the necessary work.
Indoor Pool Maintenance Closure Details:
The indoor aquatic facilities will temporarily shut down from the close of business on Saturday 23 November. We anticipate that the indoor aquatic facilities will resume operation in early January 2025 in order to accommodate peak summer operations and community demand.
During the closure, the indoor aquatic facilities will be unavailable however, the outdoor 25m pool will continue to operate for members and the local community.
Learn to Swim classes will be relocated to the outdoor 25m pool to reduce the disruption children’s aquatic education needs. Swimming lessons will run outside from Sunday 24th November until Sunday 15th December. With the work being completed in the new year, swimming lessons will resume a little later than normal on Monday 6th January in the indoor pool.
Frequently Asked Questions
The temporary closure will allow the City of Belmont to carry out essential maintenance and
extend the life of the indoor aquatic facilities. This requires draining the pools completely so that
the pool shell and aquatic systems can be thoroughly inspected, repaired and cleaned. It is
important we close this area of the facility for the safety of visitors and workers.
The scheduled maintenance includes:
Draining indoor pools and spa
- Lowering the water temperature
- Dechlorinating the pool water
- Draining the water
Detailed structural assessment
- Inspecting pool tiles and foundations
- Inspecting aquatic system
Maintenance, repairs and minor works
- Replacing broken tiles and repairing grout
- Painting
- Adding security barriers to the pool entrance
- Replacing doors leading to the outdoor pool
- Frosting creche windows
- Cleaning
- Other maintenance as required
Refilling indoor pools and spa
- Refilling the pools with water
- Heating and chlorinating
- Testing the water quality and having it approved prior to reopening
Yes, we will offer a limited Aqua Aerobics program will be provided on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8:00am in the outdoor 25m pool during the closure. These classes will be updated in the BlueFit Health Club app for bookings 7 days prior to bookings opening.
If none of the alternative arrangements meet your needs, or if you prefer not to access the outdoor 25m pool and health club during the closure, we’re happy to place your membership on a courtesy suspension for the closure period. Please see a staff member at the Oasis on your next visit to arrange this or complete the online form.
To protect the pool structures, the closure needs to occur during warmer months, when dry ground conditions reduce the risk of damage to the pool structure once drained. Historical data shows December as a quieter month with fewer programs and services, making it an ideal period to ensure the pools are available for the community and members during peak summer.
The indoor aquatic facilities will close at the close of business on Saturday 23 November, with an expected reopening in early January 2025. We anticipate the pools will be closed for approximately six weeks. Every effort will be made to accelerate maintenance; any changes to this timeline will be communicated to members and stakeholders.
Yes, the Centre’s learn to swim program will continue to operate within the outdoor pool during the closure period.
No, during the closure the Spa and Sauna will be closed and unavailable to members.
The health club will not be affected by the closure. Members can expect the outdoor 25m pool will be in higher than usual demand during the closure period. We recommend that you visit our lap lane availability online before visiting the centre.
We are committed to keeping members and patrons informed. For updates, please follow our social media channels, email us at belmont@bluefit.com.au, or call us at 9277 1622.
Thank you for your patience and understanding during this time. We apologise for any inconvenience and appreciate your continued support as a valued member of Belmont Oasis Leisure Centre.
Kind Regards,
Gareth Johnston – Facility Manager at Belmont Oasis Leisure Centre
