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Three Springs Olympic Pool

Author

Shire of Three Springs

Place Number

05267
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Location

NW Cnr Hall & Mayrhofer Sts Three Springs

Location Details

Local Government

Three Springs

Region

Midwest

Construction Date

Constructed from 1961

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents More information
(no listings)

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type Status Date Documents
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Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type Status Date Grading/Management More information
Category Description
Municipal Inventory Adopted 09 Jul 1996 Category 4

Category 4

Significant but not essential to an understanding of the history of the district: photographically record the place prior to any major redevelopment.

Statement of Significance

The Swimming Pool has local social significance for its role in the recreational and water sporting activities of the district.

Physical Description

Olympic size swimming pool, with floodlights and a small brick entry building to the east. The main pool is 50 metres long with 9 lanes, there is also a wading and toddlers pool.The original sand filter system is still operational. The pool is surrounded by a wire fence and grassed areas.

History

Opened 1961, the swimming pool has been an important asset for the residents of the district, especially during the hot summer months. The provision of swimming lessons to local children at this facility was not possible prior to the construction of this facility.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: High

Condition

Good

References

Ref ID No Ref Name Ref Source Ref Date
H. A. Crake; "Carridena". Three Springs Shire Council 1979

Place Type

Other Built Type

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Original Use SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL Other
Present Use SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL Other

Historic Themes

General Specific
SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES Sport, recreation & entertainment

Creation Date

21 Jan 1997

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

01 Jan 2017

Disclaimer

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