Construction is progressing well at Newcastle Ocean Baths, with the Stage One upgrade of the pools and lower promenades ramping up, and the pool on track to re-open for swimming in time for next summer. Over recent months a series of tests have been run on the new state of the art pump system, ahead of delivery and then installation in the coming months. Find out more about the new pump system and how it will improve water quality and swimmer experience in this video: | City of Newcastle

That's right, the iconic Newcastle Ocean Baths is reopening just in time for summer! ☀️ Get ready to enjoy the sun, the sea and the pool's unique sand floor when the Baths reopens for swimming from 7.30am on Thursday 21 December. Join us for a free coffee and a photo with our Summer Santa at a community event from 7.30am to 9.30am: Newcastle Ocean Baths Reopening Celebration 🎉 | City of Newcastle

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