News
29 August, 2025
Lowood Swimming Pool to stay open 4 weeks longer
SOMERSET Regional Council will permanently increase the Lowood Swimming Pool season by four weeks after reviewing multiple years of attendance data.
The increase from 30 to 34 weeks would have the next pool season running from 6 September 2025 to 3 May 2026.
Somerset Mayor Jason Wendt said the Lowood Swimming Pool season extension had been trialled for three consecutive years to confirm community demand for an increased season.
“The four-week season extension resulted in record total season attendance reaching 39,972 last year and the highest attendance figures recorded for September and April,” Cr Wendt said.
“We have had great feedback from the community with many users wanting to see the pool stay open for longer.
“We’re happy to say the data supports the community’s wants, so we are making the 34 weeks season a permanent fixture.”
Cr Wendt said Council also resolved to extend opening hours at Toogoolawah Swimming Pool in January 2026.
“To thank the community for their patience as we upgrade the Toogoolawah Swimming Pool, we’re seeking to provide a one-off extension to the Monday to Friday opening hours from 6am to 6pm at the Toogoolawah Swimming Pool,” Cr Wendt said.
