Swimming and Pool History of Kerrobert
We were inspired to write and share photos about the Kerrobert Swimming Pool after reading an article in the The Kerrobert Chronicle about a $75,000 pool donation recently received from the Joeseph and Anna Wolfe family, sons Giles and John.
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In 1931, despite the depression, a swimming pool was built beside the old creamery. J.M. Hanbidge was the promoter of this pool and oversaw the construction. It was a small pool, with no water treatment, circulating system or chlorination, but it was heated by the waste hot water from the creamery and was drained and refilled each Monday. Beside the pool were change rooms with cold water showers and a paddling pool for the younger kids.
In 1947, the Kinsmen had begun fundraising for a new pool, however when the old rink burnt down the savings were instead used to fund the new rink. In 1955, the decision was made to begin building a new pool, and by 1961 the pool was opened!
In 1980, the pool was closed for a year due to renovations. Most work was done by contractors, but the Kinsmen took on much of the work themselves.
In 2003 the pool saw major improvements such as new piping and boilers. By 2004, the paddling pool was rebuilt with new water toys. Since then, there has continued to be major projects completed at the pool, including the removal of the high diving board and the addition of the water slide.
Community donations, volunteers, and hard working staff have helped make the operation of our pool in Kerrobert possible over the years!