Burnside City Council has announced the highly-anticipated Tusmore Park wading pool redevelopment will reopen early next month.
A long-time favourite amongst families, particularly those with toddlers, Tusmore’s wading pool has been closed so that the infrastructure can undergo a much-needed face-lift.
Burnside City Council CEO Chris Cowley told Glam Adelaide in a statement that the upgraded wading pool is a great addition to Burnside’s Tusmore Park.
“The much loved Tusmore Wading Pool will be reopened by early March,” Chris said.
“Council is reaching the final stages of construction and we will soon be able to welcome you all back for the remainder of the summer season.”
The re-development, estimated at $1.7million, is set to open just behind schedule, with delays caused by the recent heavy rains.
$500k funding was contributed from the Federal Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure fund.
At over 50 years old, the Tusmore Park wading pool was well-overdue for a refurbishment, and feedback given from the public back in November 2020 has brought the wading pool to its current stage in development.
The completed upgrades will see new water play areas and a splash creek, accompany the re-vamped wading pool.
The design will include fencing around the pool and a section of the adjoining lawn to ensure the littlest family members remain safe during their visit.
Burnside Council supported the need for retaining a new shallow pool that incorporates three water play features, plus a creek-style play area that will have the little ones occupied for hours through the warmer months.
The much-awaited opening will have parents and families alike flocking to the facility to cool off during our hot summer months, and like many, we can’t wait to see the final and finished result!
The official opening date is expected to be announced in the coming weeks.
Find the Tusmore Park wading pool at Stirling Street, Tusmore SA (currently closed).
Head to the City of Burnside Facebook page to keep up to date with its opening.
