Make a splash this summer in Grafton with Clarence Valley Council's Summer Splash program of sponsored activities.
At the Council meeting in October, councillors unanimously endorsed the allocation of $70,000 to create a program of alternative activities to compensate for the closure of Grafton Olympic Pool.
"The Clarence Valley will soon be home to a state-of-the-art aquatic centre replacing the current, dilapidated pool which was built in 1959," Clarence Valley Council General Manager Laura Black said.
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"We understand the temporary closure to build this new facility impacts numerous clubs, community groups, schools and residents who utilise the facility every summer. This is why we are offering access to some alternative activities that go some way to filling that void."
Summer Splash activities include:
- Summer Splash Fun Park**: At Grafton Showground from Tuesday 10 January until Saturday 14 January. Northern Rivers Jumping Castles is setting up six incredible inflatable waterslides catering to ages 3 and up. Three sessions daily at 9-11am, 11.30am-1.30pm and 2.30-4.30pm, limited to 250 people per session.
- Summer Splash Art Classes**: Grafton Regional Gallery is hosting three weeks of Summer Splash themed art classes in January, fully funded by Clarence Valley Council. Join artist, curator and creative producer Chloe Waters for a summer of fun at Grafton Regional Gallery, learn new skills, and create a splash. Limited to 72 spaces.
- Archibald Prize**: Visit the Grafton Regional Gallery between 17 December and 29 January to see Australia's most significant art award, the Archibald Prize 2022. There are 800 tickets available for a subsidised price of $5.
** Pick up all vouchers and tickets from Council's Grafton Customer Service Centre at 2 Prince Street (proof of address required). Limit of three vouchers per activity per family.
- Grafton Pool Waterslide: The waterslide and picnic area at Grafton Olympic Pool will be open for the months of December, January, and February for a subsidised entry of $2.
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Meanwhile, swimmers will continue to have access to Council's other pool facilities in South Grafton, Maclean, Yamba and Glenreagh.
