Tag: swimming lake

What in tarnation?

SE Voice -
Tar is proving to be a sticky problem for users of the Millicent Swimming Lake with particles lodging on feet, bathers and aquatic play...

Swim lake InRoads

SE Voice -
Another major step towards the re-opening of the Millicent swimming lake occurred yesterday (Wednesday) when contractors InRoads completed the final seal of the lake...

Lake funds talk

SE Voice -
The case for Federal Government grants for an $8m re-build of the Millicent Swimming Lake was put to a senior politician last week.
Shadow Regional...

Leaky lake cost shock

SE Voice -
Industry experts estimate a major concrete rebuild of the Millicent Swimming Lake will cost around $8m and take up to a year to complete. However,...

Premier urged to make lake cash splash

SE Voice -
Premier Peter Malinauskas is set to be lobbied face-to-face by Wattle Range Council in a bid to secure State Government funding towards the anticipated...

Swim season draws to close

SE Voice -
There is one more week of swimming remaining at the Millicent lake before it closes for an anticipated major reconstruction.
The closure takes place on...

Lake to lose beach section

Fred Smith -
The Millicent swimming lake is set to lose its sandy beach on its western side. Wattle Range Council is looking to undertake a major reconstruction...

Early dip keeps water lilies fresh

Fred Smith -
Adecision to extend the Millicent Swimming Lake season by up to six weeks has been welcomed by a group of older local women dubbed...

Lake thrown a lifeline

Fred Smith -
The closure of the Millicent swimming lake could be pushed back a full month until February 29. This staff recommendation will be considered when Wattle...

Youngster drives lake action

Fred Smith -
Face-to-face lobbying by a local mother and her teenage son played a part in securing the anticipated reopening of the Millicent swimming lake next...

Lake cash splashed

SE Voice -
A$100,000 maintenance outlay, patch-up, re-filling and operating of the leaking Millicent Swimming Lake is set to get under way in the coming weeks paving...

Lake on agenda

SE Voice -
Abrief written staff report on the refurbishment on the Millicent Swimming Lake forms part of the agenda when Wattle Range Council holds its October...

Millicent swim hope sinks

Fred Smith -
Swimming is unlikely to be allowed at the Millicent Lake this summer following a decision taken at the September monthly meeting of Wattle Range...

Wattle Range rates set to increase

Fred Smith -
Wattle Range Council is set to increase its rate revenue by almost 8.5% in the coming 12 months. Council has devoted four workshops to devising...

Swimming lake slide talks held

SE Voice -
Afresh probe into the possibility of a super-size water slide at the Millicent swimming lake has been undertaken by Wattle Range Council staff. The last...