Upgrades to Byron Bay pool

Planning for this project included extensive engagement with current and potential users of the facility.

This was to ensure the design reflected community needs.

Community engagement activities

As part of the Shire-wide Aquatic Strategy we .....

22 local schools were interviewed to capture the perspectives of students, teachers, and families who regularly use aquatic facilities.

All major user groups, including water polo teams, swim coaches, facility management, aqua aerobics participants, swim clubs, and aged care representatives.

Hosted online survey on Your Say Byron Shire.

Two market drop in sessions at the markets.

Two on site drop in sessions at the swimming pool

All submissions and feedback were provided to the consultants to integrate into the project plan.

Following this extensive engagement, Council resolved unanimously to proceed with the project.

We received more than 390 submissions during the consultation on the Future Pools Strategy.

Staff reviewed the feedback and presented a report to the Council on 27 February 2025.

Feedback

76 percent of respondents supported the redevelopment of the Byron Bay pool on its current site.

Suggestions for inclusions in the plan included:

• Shaded areas
• Facilities such as a spa, sauna or steam room and ice baths.

Council resolved to upgrade the Byron Bay Pool within current footprint,

Staff were directed to identify funding and progress detail design, staging options and initial costings of preferred options.