Jamberoo Pool is now officially open ahead of schedule following requests from locals to be able to cool off in November rather than December.

The pool was originally slated to open on 3 December 2023, but Kiama Council passed a motion on 17 October to open it at the earliest possible convenience.

Mayor Neil Reilly thanked Kiama Leisure Centre staff for making the early opening a reality.

“I think people would be surprised, like many Council operations, by the amount and complexity of the work involved in ‘simply filling a pool,’” said Mayor Reilly.

“The Leisure Centre crew has done a great job at short notice getting Jamberoo Pool cleaned, filled and ready to go.”

Councillor Stuart Larkins, who moved the original motion, also thanked the advocacy of the Jamberoo Ratepayers and Residents Association, who pushed for the pool’s early opening date.

"I know that the local community is very passionate about their pool, and I'm delighted to see it open early," Councillor Larkins said.

"I'd like to thank the young people, local families and the Jamberoo Ratepayers and Residents Association for their advocacy.”

Locals are happy about Jamberoo Pool Opening early

The new opening hours are as follows:

20 November - 15 December

Monday - Friday 12:30pm to 6:30pm

Weekends 9:30am to 6:30pm

16 December - 28 January

Monday - Sunday 9.30am to 6:30pm

Christmas Eve/New Year's Eve 9.30am to 4pm

Closed Christmas Day/Boxing Day

New Year's Day 9.30am to 6.30pm

Australia Day 9.30am to 6.30pm

29 January - 24 March

Monday - Friday 12:30pm to 6:30pm

Weekends 9:30am to 6:30pm