THE Oasis Aquatic Centre will open for free tomorrow for Wagga residents looking to escape the heat.
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The Bureau of Meteorology predicts that temperatures are set to soar to 41 degrees in the city, which triggers Wagga City Council's policy made last summer.
Wagga councillors made the decision in January to waive the entry fee whenever the mercury is forecast to reach 41 degrees or higher.
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It was made in the hope of making the facility more accessible to community members and encourage new visitors to beat the heat with a trip to the swimming pool.
Councillor Dan Hayes said he encouraged everyone to take advantage of the opportunity to not only gain free entry, but to also stay safe in extreme heat conditions.
He said it was great council could now tell residents about the free entry ahead of time so families might plan ahead to stay cool at the pool.
Daina Oliver
Daina Oliver is digital journalist based in Launceston. She was previously a local government reporter at The Daily Advertiser and The Wimmera Mail-Times after joining ACM in 2017. She is originally from Whyalla, South Australia, and graduated from the University of Adelaide in 2016 with a Bachelor of Media with a specialisation in journalism. Got stories? Get in touch. daina.oliver@austcommunitymedia.com.au
Daina Oliver is digital journalist based in Launceston. She was previously a local government reporter at The Daily Advertiser and The Wimmera Mail-Times after joining ACM in 2017. She is originally from Whyalla, South Australia, and graduated from the University of Adelaide in 2016 with a Bachelor of Media with a specialisation in journalism. Got stories? Get in touch. daina.oliver@austcommunitymedia.com.au
