The Schrinner Council’s $2 Summer Dips has saved residents millions of dollars in trips to the pool.
Since Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner introduced the cost-saving initiative more than 1.4 million people have saved around $5 million.
In the past summer alone more than 726,000 people took a trip to a Council pool.
The initiative slashes entry fees by $4.60 for an adult and $2.90 for a child. A family of four would save around $15 per trip.
Sandgate Aquatic Centre was the most popular pool this summer, with almost 95,000 people attending.
Newmarket pool also proved extremely popular with almost 92,000 visitors.
The Schrinner Council has also installed new heating systems at the Bellbowrie and Jindalee pools ahead of winter so residents can comfortably swim all year round.
For more information, visit www.brisbane.qld.gov.au and search “Council Pools”.
Quotes attributable to Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner
“Brisbane has an incredible outdoor lifestyle and our popular $2 Summer Dips program has helped residents stay cool for less.
“It’s been fantastic to have so many people make the most of this cost-saving initiative which has helped people save around $5 million in pool entrance fees.
“The $2 Summer Dips program is all part of our plan to keeps costs down while delivering more to see and do for residents.”
