Swimming Pools Update
Published on 01 October 2025
Warrumbungle Shire Council wishes to provide an updated Pool Season Timetable moving the opening of Mendooran Pool to 18 October 2025 and the opening of Baradine Pool to 25 October 2025:
Opening of Baradine Pool has been moved due to unforeseen delays in the installation of the new pool liners to assist with managing the leaks in the old pools. Contractors are working towards finalising their onsite works by mid-October. Council staff will then fill the pools with water and add chemicals to ensure the chlorination levels are within the prescribed operating requirements of the Public Health legislation prior to opening. Should the pools be ready before 25 October they will be open for swimming and this will be advertised.
POOL SEASON OPENING TIMES
- 4 October 2025 - Coolah, Coonabarabran and Dunedoo
- 18 October 2025 - Binnaway and Mendooran
- 25 October 2025 - Baradine
The Coonabarabran Swimming pool will open to season ticket holders only on Monday, 6 October 2025 due to staff shortages. This temporary adjustment is necessary to ensure the safety and well-being of all patrons, when there will be no pool attendant at the swimming pool.
Don’t forget to purchase your Season Ticket to avoid missing any opportunities to enjoy the beautiful weather forecast for the season opening. Your season ticket can be used at all six pools.
Despite advertising since 11 June 2025, Council is experiencing shortages of Pool Attendants for the upcoming season. This means that pools may only be open to Season Ticket holders on more occasions than past seasons. Council is still seeking Pool Attendants for the 2025/26 pool season to keep everyone safe, sun-smart, and smiling! If you’re physically fit, first-aid trained, and have (or are willing to get) your Pool Lifeguard Certificate, we want to hear from you. Click here to apply.
Enquiries can be made to Council’s Manager Urban Services & Facilities on (02) 6849 2000.
Update – Binnaway Pool Opening
The Binnaway Swimming Pool will reopen on Monday 20 October 2025 from 3:00pm to 6:00pm under the supervision of a Pool Attendant. From Tuesday 21 October, the facility will operate in line with its regular opening hours as per the published timetable.
Council thanks the community for their patience and looks forward to welcoming residents and visitors back to enjoy the pool this summer.
Update – Binnaway Pool Induction
The induction scheduled for Friday, 13 October 2025 will now be held on Monday, 20 October 2025 between 1pm and 4pm.