WE MAY not be able to yet swim in it, but what exactly will the new Leeton pool be called?
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That is a question Leeton Shire Council is putting to the new community.
With the pool re-opening pushed back until January 31 after a delay in construction, council would now like ideas from residents on what the new facility should be called once complete.
"With this major $5 million upgrade, council is keen to hear from the community as to what it should be named," said council's general manager Jackie Kruger said.
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"Leeton's pool is a facility of regional significance and hosts several swimming carnivals attracting students and visitors from across the state and is a key contributor to the local economy.
"In undertaking the refurbishment, council considers it important to continue to position the facility as the main carnival pool in the western Riverina.
The working title for the project has been the Leeton Regional Aquatic Centre."
The original Leeton Memorial Swimming Baths were run by a Reserve Trust and transferred to the local council in 1931.
A popular community asset, the baths were demolished and the new Leeton and District Memorial Swimming Pool built in 1962.
Name options for consideration include Leeton Memorial Swimming Pool, Leeton Regional Aquatic Centre, Leeton Regional Swimming Centre, Leeton Regional Swimming Pool, Leeton Swimming Pool and Leeton Olympic Pool.
Feedback can be provided to council via email at council@leeton.nsw.gov.au, letter or via its Have Your Say online portal by December 6.
