By Dominique Tassell
Warwick Indoor Recreation and Aquatic Centre’s (WIRAC) report was received at the recent Southern Downs Regional Council Ordinary Meeting on 17 November.
As part of the requirements of the contract between SDRC and the Brisbane YMCA for the management of WIRAC, there is an obligation that the Brisbane YMCA supply monthly reports relating to the operations of the facility.
The report, for the month of October, details the visitation numbers to the facility, the capital works undertaken at the facility and the types of programs delivered on behalf of the Southern Downs Regional Council.
The report showed total visits in October of 13,010, compared to 14,859 in October last year.
Total visits for the year are currently at 110,027, while last year they reported 78,437 visits by the end of October.
The report states that the hydro pool chemical dosing system is still an issue, and they are looking at what the best options are to fix this.
The yearly solar panel inspection found “several areas that are of concern”, according to the report.
“The solar matting is very brittle and there are a multitude of leaks, which have also caused the roof to rust in spots,” the report states.
“In (Australian Energy Systems)’ opinion the solar pool heating system is at the end of its life and they suggest Council considers a new system.”
The report states that there is another future works project to consider, and these details will be provided to SDRC as soon as possible.
Previous reports received by SDRC reported that work on the reception at WIRAC required an extra $65,000 in funding as it was over budget.
The report prior to that stated that WIRAC facilities needed a large number of upgrades, stating the centre is “past its use-by date”.
The motion was moved by Councillor Marco Gliori and seconded by Councillor Cameron Gow.
