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Three Ipswich pools to reopen

Three of Ipswich’s pools – Goodna Aquatic Centre, Bundamba Swim Centre and Leichhardt Swim Centre – will open tomorrow (Wednesday May 20) with a strict “one person per lane” policy.

In the initial stages of opening, only lane swimmers will be able to use the pools, and each session will be limited to 45 minutes, including get in and get out time.

Anybody wanting to book a time is being asked to call the relevant centre direct.

“When the pools closed, I said we wanted to be in a position to re-open quickly,” Just Sports n Fitness managing director Justin Lemberg said.

“We’re highly conscious of health advice, which is why we’ll be easing back into things by strictly adhering to social distancing at all times.

“We’ll ramp things up as soon as it’s deemed safe to do so. We know that exercise is important to people’s physical and mental well-being, so it is exciting for us to be able to provide our pools to support the community’s welfare.”

Social distancing will be observed at each venue, one swimmer will be allowed in each lane at a time, and all swimmers will have their temperatures checked upon entrance to the venue.

Change rooms will remain closed, and toilets will be available only for essential use. Equipment won’t be available for loan.

Memberships and visit passes won’t be activated – it will be pay per use only. Normal classes such as learn to swim and aqua aerobics are not available due to government restrictions.

“If people unwell, they should stay away,” Mr Lemberg said.

“It’s a great day to see people being active and healthy again. However, we need to keep it that way which is why we’re putting the current regulations in place.”

Rosewood pool will close for the winter and reopen next summer. Orion Lagoon will remain closed until further notice, as will Robelle Splash.

Phone numbers are 3381 8240 (Goodna), 3282 2801 (Bundamba) and 3281 8743 (Leichhardt).

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