Sydney Dy Pools
As Sydney residents savour the city’s stunning beaches and harbour waters, many may not realise that behind the waves lie an equally intriguing array of sea pools. These sdy pools are small pockets of calm water surrounded by rock or coral reef and are perfect for swimmers who want to swim without the risk of waves, rough water or even shark attacks. There are more than 100 of these ocean pools in New South Wales alone, including the Bondi Icebergs Pool and Coogee Ocean Baths.
Located around the city and suburbs, ocean pools were originally created to allow recreational and competitive swimmers a place to swim close to the shore, away from the surf and strong currents. But these days they are a welcome sanctuary for those with children, the elderly or the disabled. While they are not shark-free (some swim teams still practise in them) they are generally safer than open beach swimming. They also provide a great location to enjoy sweeping views of the city skyline and pristine beaches.
One of the best ocean pools in Sydney is Wylie’s Baths at Coogee. Created by champion long-distance and underwater swimmer Henry Alexander Wylie in 1907, the tidal pool features raised decking built into the cliffs and is framed by Wedding Cake Island and spectacular coastal scenery. Other favourites include Bilgola Bay Sea Pool and McIver’s Ladies Baths, the only ocean pool in Australia dedicated to women and girls.
Despite their picturesque location, many ocean pools are not well-maintained and require substantial investment to bring them back to good health. This has led to some locals, particularly those living in Western Sydney council areas, calling for a review of the way swimming pools are funded in NSW. Greens and independent councillors are pushing for a change to the way pool entry fees are determined, taking inspiration from councils across the country that are lowering their pool entry fees.
But a change to the pool fee system is not without controversy. Some are concerned that if entrance fees are reduced, people will not attend the pool as often, meaning revenue will fall. But there is a growing body of research that shows that reduced entry fees can actually improve a pool’s financial success by increasing visitation and boosting income generated through cafe sales, classes and swimming and aquarobics membership.
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