Pool times change to beat heat
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With the mercury rising, the South Hedland and Port Hedland aquatic facilities have extended their operating hours for peak season.
The Gratwick Aquatic Centre in Port will be open from 5am to 8pm Monday to Thursday, 5am to 6pm on Fridays and 10am to 6pm on weekends until April.
The South Hedland Aquatic Centre will operate under interim hours until floodlights have been installed.
Operating hours are 7am to 6pm Monday to Friday and 8am to 5pm on weekends.
The installation of floodlights will allow the centre to have extended opening hours all year round.
The South Hedland facility will be closed for two weeks of the year to allow for maintenance while the Gratwick Aquatic Centre would remain open during this maintenance period.
A Town of Port Hedland spokeswoman said the closure would be scheduled to ensure minimum interruption to users.
Meanwhile, the BHP Billiton Latitube waverider at SHAC remains closed for repairs to a pump impeller shaft and housing.
An engineer from the manufacturer inspected the pump failure last month and determined the machine could not operate until repairs were complete.
The spokeswoman said new parts had been ordered and the installation would be completed as soon as possible.
"The Town regrets any inconvenience or disappointment caused by this mechanical issue," she said.
"All pools and the aqua tower at South Hedland Aquatic Centre remain open and operating as normal." Call SHAC on 9172 4666 or Gratwick Aquatic Centre on 9173 3303.
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