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Hallett Cove is another step closer to having its own seaside tidal pool, with funding for the development of concept plans now granted.
A partnership between the City of Marion and the state government will see plans developed to explore the sustainability, physical positioning, pool design and access layout of a project that’s gained the support of locals and the community.
Minister for Environment and Water and local MP David Speirs says further consultation on the development of a sea pool in the area will go ahead.
“Last year I undertook a survey in our community which revealed just how popular the idea for a Hallett Cove sea pool is with more than 90 per cent of the 2,000 respondents supportive. I have never seen so much support for a single project”, Minister Speirs said.
“This project won’t happen over night but the latest funding will be critical to helping inform what the sea pool will look like moving forward and importantly it will bring the local community along on the journey.”
South Aussies have been pushing for a tidal pool in the area since 2018, with an early plan from the Marion Council suggesting the pool be located alongside Heron Way Reserve.
“We know it’s a very popular idea, that people love the idea of a sea pool and if it fits at Hallett Cove and the parking issues can be overcome, it’s going to be a huge attraction,” says Marion Mayor Kris Hanna.
Currently, Edithburgh in the Yorke Peninsula is the only town in the state with a seaside tidal pool, making one closer to the city a major draw-card.
So if you’ve ever wished that South Australia had a seaside pool on its metropolitan coastline like those at Bondi Beach, your dreams are another step closer to being reality!
Keep up to date with the developments and plans as they happen via the City of Marion website.
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