We enjoyed a visit to the Wynnum Wading Pool following its major facelift.
While it was sad to see the contractor go bust and more than their share of setbacks along the way the final outcome is excellent.
The Council team responsible for planning foreshore projects has delivered infrastructure that is an spectacular and functional asset for the whole community.
The combination of wading pool, jetty, clean sandy beach, whale water park, large playground makes for a fun family place. Warning signs are prominent to remind parents it is not a pool and there are no lifeguards. Fencing and non-slip surfaces are more than adequate and well planned. The small waterslide provides good fun. Kids on skateboards were having fun launching themselves into the water down the ramps, always great to see big kids laughing having harmless fun. And CLEAN BINS - awesome - what a pleasure to see respect for users with clean facilities.
While it was sad to see the contractor go bust and more than their share of setbacks along the way the final outcome is excellent.
The Council team responsible for planning foreshore projects has delivered infrastructure that is an spectacular and functional asset for the whole community.
The combination of wading pool, jetty, clean sandy beach, whale water park, large playground makes for a fun family place. Warning signs are prominent to remind parents it is not a pool and there are no lifeguards. Fencing and non-slip surfaces are more than adequate and well planned. The small waterslide provides good fun. Kids on skateboards were having fun launching themselves into the water down the ramps, always great to see big kids laughing having harmless fun. And CLEAN BINS - awesome - what a pleasure to see respect for users with clean facilities.
The Manly Salt Baths in 1936Features of the 2008 Wading Pool
● new pool shell carefully constructed over the top of the existing State heritage listed structure
● chemical-free filtration system which improving clarity of pool water
● an amenities building, incorporating equitable-access toilet and shower facilities,
● wading pool and whales water play filtration systems,
● large under-building water tank to supply rainwater to water playand toilets
● two new picnic shelters with picnic tables and nearby BBQs
● a new plaza pavement area incorporating the Barnes Memorial
● new pedestrian lighting and shade trees.
(I acknowledge information provided by the Brisbane Foreshore Parklands Project team who are doing brilliant work for Brisbane residents. If you have not been to Scarborough or clambered in the hillside playground you are in for a treat. If you are interested in more comments made by the Mayor opening theWynnum wading pool add a comment and I will include it here. Phil)
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