Ready for Water!

The last bit of work on the new filtration tanks and ultra-violet light has been completed and all fittings and valves tested for leaks. New pumps have also arrived to replace some of the aging equipment, and engineered support beams have also been installed. The systems are now ready for water to be added back into the pools! The water park uses heated, softened water and the softeners need to recharge every few hours while filling. We will use over 250 individual bags of softener salt and almost 1 million litres of water to fill the pools!

Once filled, the science of balancing and maintaining water chemistry starts. Hydrochloric acid to balance alkalinity, soda ash to balance pH levels, and chlorine to help disinfect and oxidize the water. This is similar to what you might do in a back-yard pool, but on a much larger scale! We're excited to get everyone back into the pool, but need to make sure the water is safe before use. This is a process that cannot be rushed while the pool chemicals do their work.

While we had hoped to be back in water this weekend, we do not anticipate the water being ready for swimming by that time. To ensure clean, safe water that is suitable for swimmers we unfortunately are adjusting the reopening date back by one week. We understand that this will impact some swimming lessons and courses, and are working to notify those who were registered for them. Lessons will be shifted back by one week, and will end roughly in line with the school break for holidays in December.

We appreciate everyone's patience and understanding while we work to provide the best experience at the Water Park!