Lightning Ridge Bore Bath
Last modified: June 3, 2009 - 10:01 AM
Lightning Ridge hot water bore bath is a facility made available free of charge and is available for use 24 hours a day. The Bore Bath is maintained at a constant temperature of 40 degrees celcius. The water does not comply with current standards. Patrons are advised that they use the facility at their own risk.
For the health and comfort of patrons, the following rules apply to the use of the Bore Baths:
- All persons must shower before entering the pool (showers are provided on site)
- No diving
- No immersion in the pool above neck level
- People with heart conditions are not permitted to use the pool due to the risk of overheating
- Small children are not permitted to use the pool due to the risk of overheating
- People with open wounds and/or sores are not permitted to use the pool
- The pool is not a toilet. Public toilets are provided on site.
- Soaps and/or detergents are not permitted in the pool
- Pets are not allowed in the baths. Pets are not allowed on the reserve unless restrained or in a vehicle.
- The Bore Bath reserve is an alcohol free zone. Patrons are not permitted to consume alcohol or carry any type of glass in the pool or around the pool area.
- The Bore Baths are not a camp site - no camping, caravaning or fire lighting on the reserve.
Under Section 632 of the Local Government Act Council is entitled to impose fines for transgressions of published rules relating to alcohol and animals.
Contact details
Walgett Shire Council
02 68281399 (ph)
02 68281608 (fax)
admin@walgett.nsw.gov.au
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