Enjoy extra enjoyable within the water this summer season! Yass Valley Council

Published on 01 September 2026

Enjoy extra enjoyable within the water this summer season!

Yass Valley residents may have extra time to benefit from the water this summer season, with Yass Valley Council saying an prolonged swimming season and hours at Yass Memorial Swimming Pool and prolonged hours at Binalong swimming pool.

Following an in depth Service Level Review of Yass and Binalong Memorial Swimming Pools, ready by Council Community Spaces group, Council resolved at its July assembly to trial this pilot proposal of an prolonged swimming season and longer opening hours.

The 2026–27 swimming season will run from 12 October 2026 to 7 May 2027, this represents a further eight weeks in comparison with final yr’s season

Yass

Current Opening Dates	Proposed Opening Dates
Nov 3 – Apr 2	Oct 12 – May 7
Current Opening Times	Proposed Opening Times
Nov 3 – Dec 24 11am-6:30pm	Oct 12 – Dec 24 11am-7pm
Dec 27 – Feb 28 10am-7:30pm	Dec 27 – Feb 28 10am-7:30pm
Mar 1 -Apr 2 2pm-6:30pm weekdays	Mar 1 – May 7 2pm-7pm weekday
Mar 1 -Apr 2 12:30pm-6:30pm weekends	Mar 1 – May 7 12:30pm-7pm weekends
Dec 1 – Feb 27 Mon, Wed, Fri 6-8am	Nov 30 – Feb 26 Mon, Wed, Fri 6-8am
Jan 5 – Jan 30 Mon-Fri 6-8am	Jan 4 -Jan 29 Mon-Fri 6-8am

 

Binalong

Current Opening Dates	Proposed Opening Dates
Nov 3 – Apr 2	Nov 2 – Apr 2 (unchanged)
Current Opening Times	Proposed Opening Times
Weekdays 3pm- 6:30pm	Weekdays 3pm- 7:00pm
Weekends 1pm- 6:30pm	Weekends 1pm- 7:00pm

 

The program has been made doable following vital funding in pool heating infrastructure, serving to to enhance consolation and create higher alternatives for swimming and aquatic actions outdoors the standard summer season months.

Yass Swimming Club performed a key position in securing grants via the NSW Government’s Club grants initiative, funding the set up of heating gear at Yass Memorial Swimming Pool, which was accomplished in January 2026. Installation of three shade buildings with photo voltaic panels had been additionally put in throughout the off season.

Binalong Memorial Swimming Pool has additionally acquired photo voltaic heating gear via the TransGrid Community Investment & Benefits Program. Installation is presently underway and is predicted to be accomplished in August 2026.

Yass Valley Council CEO Gayleen Burley stated, “This program is a fantastic result for our community, providing residents with more opportunities to swim, exercise and participate in aquatic programs. We look forward to seeing the community make the most of these valued facilities throughout the 2026–27 season.”

Ms  Burley continued, “Both Yass and Binalong Memorial Swimming Pools provide significant social, recreational and health benefits to the Yass Valley community. They support physical activity, water safety education and social participation for people of all ages and abilities, while helping to promote healthy lifestyles and community wellbeing.”

The prolonged season is a pilot program for 2026–27, permitting Council the chance to evaluate demand and the advantages of longer working hours to raised inform future issues for our swimming swimming pools.