Published on 19 September 2025
South Burnett Regional Council regrets to advise that due an equipment failure of the solar pool heating system, the Blackbutt Swimming Pool currently has no operational heating, including pool pumps and heat blankets. As a result, the water temperature has dropped below the comfortable level required for safe swimming activities.
The owners of the pool and pool manager have determined that the pool will remain closed until the water temperature reaches a minimum of 24 degrees Celsius. This decision ensures the safety and comfort of all users. There is uncertainty about whether the heating system will be replaced or a timeline for repair, further updates will be issued as they become available.
In light of these circumstances, the local school has advised that they have tentatively scheduled swimming activities to resume at the end of October, contingent upon the water temperature reaching a safe and comfortable level.
The pool's temperature will be closely monitored on a weekly basis to determine when it will be feasible to reopen.
Given the current conditions and to ensure the safety and comfort of all potential pool users, it is recommended that the pool remains closed for an additional three weeks, with a tentative reopening date of Monday 13 October. This timeline allows for sufficient monitoring and evaluation of the water temperature to ensure a safe environment for swimming activities. Any changes to this tentative timeline will be communicated as soon as they become available.
For further information please contact Council’s Facilities, Parks and NRM Team 4189 9100 or email info@sbrc.qld.gov.au