Moree Hot Artesian Pool
The Moree Hot Artesian Pool
Complex provides a relaxing and unique spa experience, soaking in the
mineralized, thermal artesian waters is soothing for the body and
rejuvenating for the soul.
Located off the Gwydir highway, on the
corner of Anne and Gosport streets at the eastern entrance to Moree and
within easy walking distance to the town centre, train station and much
of Moree’s accommodation, the Moree Hot Artesian Pool Complex comprises
of two large pools of artesian water, an Olympic length pool and shaded
junior and splash polls for the children.
Both hot soak pools are
filled with naturally heated waters directly out of the Great Artesian
Basin which flow at temperatures of 40+ degrees Celsius. One of the
pools is designed for those who prefer a slightly cooler experience and
is maintained at 38 degrees.
The water used in the hot pools is
renewed approximately every six to ten minutes and comes directly from
the Great Artesian Basin, which underlies about one-fifth of Australia.
Each pool features three water massage spouts and in pool seating. The
pools have been designed for easy access, including a chair lift for
those who have restricted mobility.
The six lane 50 metre outdoor
Olympic pool is heated to 24+ degrees during the cooler months, as are
the junior pool and splash pool which has water leisure equipment and
range depths of 10 to 90 centimetres, in summer, for children, on the
weekends the “ocean challenge inflatable” is in operation.
Also
located within the complex is our Kiosk, which serves refreshments and
light meals daily, including a hearty homemade soup special during the
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Youth Council
MOREE PLAINS SHIRE YOUTH COUNCIL
The Moree Plains Shire Youth Council is an Advisory Committee. Currently Moree Youth Council has a membership of 27 young people from a range of cultural backgrounds and aged between 13 to 25 years. Their objective is to create an active interest amongst young people in Moree, most especially in issues which involves young people searching for ways to improve community life and amenities.
The Moree Youth Council is active in undertaking a number of projects such as Moree Superstar, Harmony on the Plains Multicultural Ambassadors, Annual Youth Week, Moree Multicultural Festival, Christmas Carnival, Harry Potter, Fairytale Theme Party for Children, Moree Christmas Carnival, Community Art project (designing a concept & painting the fence of the Gwydir Day Care & Preschool), participated at Reclaim the Night and 2008 Moree Relay for Life.
MOREE SUPER is an annual regional event that the Youth Council organised. This year’s Moree Superstar included Northern New South Wales and Southern Queensland. Auditions were taken place in various locations including Gunnedah, Inverell, Goondiwindi and Moree. The grand final was held on 5 April during National Youth Week 2009 in Moree.
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Gwydir Day Care
Moree Plains Shire Council has owned and managed Gwydir Day Care
and Preschool since it was established in 1985. Originally located in Adelaide Street the Centre relocated to Orana Avenue in 1998. The Orana Avenue building gave the opportunity for expansion to three bright, open playrooms.
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Road Safety
Variable Message Signs (VMS) - Applies to everyone
PLEASE NOTE: THIS APPLIES TO COUNCIL EVENTS AND
EMPLOYEES AS WELL AS EXTERNAL EVENTS AND ORGANISATIONS
Over the past months there has been a lot of confusion over who,
where and when you can use a VMS. To make it simpler Council
has implemented an application for the use of VMS in Moree Plains Shire.
If you wish to use a portable Variable Message Sign on any Moree Plains
Shires road, park or open space you require Moree Plains Shire Council
and, in most cases, Road and Traffic Authority (RTA) approval.
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Community
Moree Plains Shire Council Community Services Directory 2009 Moree Plains Shire Council Social Planning 2009 Survey
