... Nature's Magic, Facilities, Recent award and Projects Completed, Future Direction, Budget.

Provide an aquatic centre for residents and visitors of a high standard with a focus on recreation, leisure activities, relaxation social interaction and health and physical fitness.

Nature's Magic

The benefits of natural Artesian mineral waters were discovered thousands of years ago, and have been used for their curative powers since ancient times.

Many Europeans steeped in spa culture, use thermal rich Spas for their therapeutic value. Today you don't have to go to Europe to enjoy the health benefits of nature's gift, for this can be experienced right here in Moree.

Famous Moree Hot Mineral Baths originate back to 1895, when the baths' mercurial waters were accidentally discovered. While searching for a reliable source of irrigation water, a bore was sunk into the Great Artesian Basin. Amazingly, this bore derived hot mineral water heated naturally at 41 degrees Celsius.

Early enthusiasts believed the Artesian mineral waters could heal just about anything from rheumatism to spinal paralysis. The Moree Hot Mineral Baths are to this day visited by 300,000 visitors annually, young and old, who travel to this therapeutic playground to experience the benefits of `Natures Magic'.

Facilities

• 50 metre outdoor heated swimming pool
• 2 x hot mineral pools
• Wadding pool
• Learn to swim pool
• Walking groups
• Aqua Fitness programs
• Aqua inflatable play equipment
• Lifestyle programs�Yoga, Tai Chi
• Learn to Swim Classes
• Squad Training
• Remedial Massage and Naturopathy
• Kiosk

Recent awards, projects completed

• Upgrade the Olympic Pool, Spa 1 & 2 and the children's pool to a leisure area
• Aqua-Fit classes incorporated in the facility
• Implement Austswim swim school

Future direction

• Expand leisure and fitness facilities at an affordable cost to Moree Plains Shire Council and clients
• Upgrade front entrance gardens and improve streetscape plantings
• Implement a gymnasium and fitness centre�June 2006
• Supply a children's fenced play area near toddlers water playground�June 2006
• Provide a BBQ area in the pool grounds�June 2006
• Develop plans for future development of the Moree Hot Mineral Baths Complex�June 2006.
• Facility to operate without subsiding from the General Fund.

Budget