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Political backing for pool

Political backing for pool
Sean Car

Support for a swimming pool in the Yarra River has heightened, with key political figures calling on the State Government to assess the viability of the concept.

Greens MP for Melbourne Ellen Sandell and Lord Mayoral candidate Sally Capp have both publicly thrown their support behind the initiative, which would see a swimming pool constructed at the turning basin near Enterprize Park.

The political support comes as welcome news to the community group behind the initiative Yarra Pools, which is now seeking State Government funding to develop a feasibility study for the concept.

Ms Sandell told Southbank Local News that she had written to the Ministers for Planning, Environment, Water and Sport, calling on them to develop a business case for Yarra Pools.

“The concept of a swimmable Yarra within easy reach of the city is an exciting one and an opportunity that should be explored,” she said.

“We could create a world-leading sustainable facility, which would benefit a range of people in our community, from local residents, to sportspeople, to people with a disability.”

“This project could pave the way to a cleaner Yarra River. The government should work with the community to take this project further.

Front running Lord Mayoral candidate Sally Capp has said she would also advocate for a business case to be conducted for the concept should she be elected in May.

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