Council DA – Demolition of Carss Park Pool – Write to the council!

Georges River Council has lodged a Development Application to demolish Carss Park, Kogarah War Memorial, Pool. The DA number is DA2020/0405. Submissions are invited between 4th November 2020 and 2nd December 2020. Council's sign near the Carss Park Pool, inviting submissions. The DA Notice closer up with directions to make a submission. Over 10,000 signatures … Continue reading Council DA – Demolition of Carss Park Pool – Write to the council!

Council’s Pool Survey: Comment by November 20th

Tell the council what you need and expect Now is your opportunity to tell the Georges River Council what we want for the future of the Carss Park, Kogarah War Memorial Olympic Pool  - We want them to REBUILD in the same place. Comment on Georges River Council's Aquatic Facilities by 20th November 2019 Georges … Continue reading Council’s Pool Survey: Comment by November 20th

Jubilee Stadium is No Place for the Pool

WARNING: The council want to move Carss Park Pool next to JUBILEE STADIUM. PLEASE OPPOSE THIS NOW, even if you have already written to council. IT MAY APPEAR THAT WE HAVE SAVED CARSS PARK POOL'S EXISTENCE, BUT WE ALSO NEED TO KEEP IT WHERE IT IS. If you still need guidance to write your response … Continue reading Jubilee Stadium is No Place for the Pool

Building the Kogarah War Memorial Swimming Pool (1966)

Why is the pool called "Kogarah War Memorial Olympic Swimming Pool"? Below is a chapter from Beverley Earnshaw's book titled "Carss Park". Beverley has agreed to the publication of Chapter 14 of her book. Published in 2009 by Kogarah Historical Society Inc. Chapter 14 Kogarah War Memorial Olympic Pool After 30 years of swimming in … Continue reading Building the Kogarah War Memorial Swimming Pool (1966)

Sydney’s Pool Closures in the Media: We’re Going Live on Radio!

Yesterday The Sun-Herald ran an article about the threatened (or already concluded) closure of many of Sydney's council pools, focussing mainly on Lane Cove Pool and Parramatta Pool. The article explored the inability of various councils to cope with the costs of running an aquatic centre. "Pools struggle to stay afloat as cost rise", Jacob Saulwick, City … Continue reading Sydney’s Pool Closures in the Media: We’re Going Live on Radio!

NRASC at Carss Park Pool, Carss Park 2221

NRASC (North Ramsgate Amateur Swimming Club) members want to 'Save Carss Park Pool', 'The Kogarah War Memorial Swimming Pool' at Carss Park 2221, and are very keen to maintain their use of the local swimming centre. Here is a message of support from the NRASC: "The Kogarah War Memorial Swimming Pool, Carss Park has been the … Continue reading NRASC at Carss Park Pool, Carss Park 2221