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The hydrotherapy pool is currently drained and out of use.

Topic: generalRegion: asia pacificUpdated: i2 outletsSources: 2Spectrum: Center Only⏱ 2 min read
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The hydrotherapy pool at Albany Health Campus is currently drained and out of use. Despite a feasibility study indicating a 'justifiable case for investment', the state government has rejected funding for its recommissioning (per abc.net.au).
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KEY FACTS
  • The hydrotherapy pool at Albany Health Campus has been closed since 2020 and requires significant upgrades.
  • A feasibility study into recommissioning Albany's public hydrotherapy pool reported a 'justifiable case for investment'; however, the state government has said it will not fund the works.
  • There is currently no public hydrotherapy pool in the Western Australian town, 400 kilometres south of Perth, despite 100 people previously using the service.
  • The pool was closed during COVID in 2020, reopening for a brief period in early 2023, then closed again due to infrastructure failure and compliance issues.
HISTORICAL CONTEXT

This development falls within the broader context of General activity in Asia Pacific. Current reporting indicates: The hydrotherapy pool at Albany Health Campus has been closed since 2020 and requires significant upgrades.

A feasibility study into recommissioning Albany's public hydrotherapy pool reported a 'justifiable case for investment'; however, the state government has said it will not fund the works. There is currently no public hydrotherapy pool in the Western Australian town, 400 kilometres south of Perth, despite 100 people previously using the service.

Brief

The hydrotherapy pool at Albany Health Campus remains drained and out of use, following a rejection of funding for its recommissioning by the state government. This facility has been closed since 2020, primarily due to significant infrastructure issues and compliance failures, which have left the local community without access to hydrotherapy services.

A recent feasibility study indicated that $1.9 million would be required to upgrade the pool and cover ongoing operational costs, presenting a 'justifiable case for investment'. However, the state government has declined to allocate funds for these necessary upgrades, leaving the pool's future uncertain.

Previously, around 100 individuals relied on this service, highlighting the impact of its closure on local residents. The pool was initially closed during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, briefly reopened in early 2023, but was shut down again shortly thereafter due to ongoing infrastructure concerns.

The absence of a public hydrotherapy pool in Albany, located 400 kilometers south of Perth, underscores the challenges faced by the community in accessing essential health services.

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