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Oakleigh Pool received a $2 million grant from the State Government [more]
About CLAG
Based in Oakleigh, City of Monash, the Community Life Action Group (CLAG) is a non-politically-aligned community group aimed at persuading Monash Council to preserve Oakleigh Pool.
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On June 6th 2006, without any forewarning or public consultation, Council voted to close Oakleigh Pool and have no further aquatic facilities on the site.
The dismayed public presented a petition to Council, wrote letters and attended meetings—pleas to retain the pool falling on deaf ears. Residents of Oakleigh and surrounding areas gathered together for a public meeting in a show of unity to impress upon Council the importance of Oakleigh Pool.
On 8th August 2006, Council adopted a motion that re-opened the possibility of retaining the pool. Council promised to consult “by October” prior to any decision being made.
Consultations for the pool site took place between December and March. Council proposed four options for the site and the outcome of the consultation process indicated that the community wanted a complete refurbishment. Council unanimously voted to this effect on the 5th June.
You too can help save the Oakleigh pool.
Most Recent News
$2 million State Government funding
State Minister for Sport and Recreation, James Merlino, visited Oakleigh Pool on Monday, 3rd December, to announce a $2 million grant through the Better Pools funding to help fund the redevelopment of Oakleigh Pool. He said the money would go towards refurbishing the diving pool and to help establish solar heating for the pool and water saving measures such as recycling of the backwash water.
CLAG thanks the State Government and Oakleigh's local member, Ann Barker who supported the application made by Monash Council. Thanks also to those at Monash Council who worked on the submission to the Government.
CLAG is hopeful that the plans for the pool will go on public display soon.
Engineers chosen for Pool
At its 30th October meeting, Monash Council “accepted the lump sum fee of $271,150 inclusive of GST by Geoff Ninnes Fong and Partners Pty Ltd to undertake the engineering design consultancy services for the proposed Oakleigh Pool redevelopment.” (from Monash Bulletin, 6th November 2007.)
State Government funding application
When Monash councillors voted unanimously to refurbish and develop Oakleigh Pool they stated that completing the plans in full was dependant on supplementary funding from the State Government through the Better Pools programme.
Applications for Better Pool funding are now open and Monash Council will be applying. Ann Barker, State Member for Oakleigh, is supporting the application and she will present the Minister for Sport and Recreation with letters from the community supporting the funding application.
Please help by writing to Ann Barker, or sending her an email at ann.barker@parliament.vic.gov.au. In your letter, outline your support for Monash Council’s application. Say what the pool means to you and your family and state why the pool is important to the community.
Ann Barker’s Postal Address
19 Station Street
Oakleigh 3166
Applications closed on the 2nd of October, but letters must be received by Ann Barker before then. Funding approvals will be announced in December.
CLAG Annual General Meeting
The 2007 CLAG Annual General Meeting will be held on Thursday 2nd August at 6.30 PM at Oakleigh Kindergarten.
Oakleigh Kindergarten
Oakleigh Primary School grounds
Logie Street, Oakleigh
Melway map 69, grid F6.
Thank you
With all your help and support, Council has decided to retain and refurbish a pool at Oakleigh. This is great work for our community, by our community. A big thanks to everyone.
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