Olinda Pool Update #11
Hello Olinda community, at the community meeting held on the 7th October I was asked to produce the maintenance costs for the last 10 years. At our council forum meeting later that evening, I requested the Director of Engineering and Environment to compile this for me and make it public. Below is what has been posted on Council's Olinda Pool Update page as of the 8th October.
In this report it has been acknowledged that the "recorded" numbers were true (I fully understand that this may not have been the case but unfortunately we do not know "for certain" what those extra numbers were).
I am committed to ensuring we see this pool remain by bringing your voice to council and convincing other councillors to vote for retaining this pool.
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Cost analysis
At this week's community meeting, Councillor Callanan was asked to follow up on the maintenance costs for the Olinda Pool.
The table below outlines total maintenance and operational costs for the pool over the last 9 years.
Maintenance costs include:
We are also aware of allegations about our pool contractor not counting all the recorded visitations to the pool. This allegation was investigated and presented to Council. The contractor has confirmed the visitation numbers are correct and they are presented in the table below.
On average the pool has had 2,468 visits per year (or 18 people per day) for the last 9 years which equates on average to $22.70 per visit.
In comparison to other local pools in the area, the average cost per visit to Belgrave Outdoor Pool is $5.80 and Monbulk Aquatic Centre is $2.20.
In comparison to other local pools in the area, the average cost per visit to Belgrave Outdoor Pool is $5.80 and Monbulk Aquatic Centre is $2.20.
| Olinda Pool - Year | Attendance | Total Costs (maintenance and operational) | Costs per visit | Maintenance costs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004/05 | 2640 | $34,959 | $13.20 | $1,559 |
| 2005/06 | 3424 | $47,185 | $13.80 | $12,920 |
| 2006/07 | 2838 | $46,819 | $16.50 | $3,840 |
| 2007/08 | 2692 | $46,632 | $17.30 | $3,284 |
| 2008/09 | 3149 | $41,315 | $13.10 | $5,684 |
| 2009/10 | 2464 | $79,115 | $32.10 | $31,011 |
| 2010/11 | 975 | $50,130 | $51.40 | $7,010 |
| 2011/12 | 1242 | $59,118 | $47.60 | $12,184 |
| 2012/13 | 2782 | $43,751 | $15.70 | $4,167 |
Estimated future capital and maintenance costs
The structural engineers report stated that $180,000 was required for pool shell repairs and to install a liner. In addition, the condition assessment showed the capital costs of $640,900 and maintenance costs of $233,100 would be required for the next 5 years to repair the pool.
A further $123,180 would be needed for project management and design costs, bringing the estimated total costs to $769,080.
"I am committed to ensuring we see this pool remain by bringing your voice to council and convincing other councillors to vote for retaining this pool".
ReplyDeleteJason this is excellent news! It is a great relief to know that Council is listening (or at least some sections of it), and is ready to respond to the wishes of the larger community.
The Olinda pool is a wonderful and much-loved asset. With the commitment and energy shown by so many people, the opportunity is with us all now to repair the pool, and to make it something really special.
Tim M
Tim
Thanks Jason for committing to saving the pool ( see the quote above). See you there!! - first one who gets told off by the pool guards for doing ":a horsey" in the re opened pool wins a free ice cream on me!!
ReplyDeleteAlan
The ideas now in circulation about greater community involvement in the management of the pool are very useful.
ReplyDeleteMany thanks Jason for kicking off this discussion
Tim M