Elliegator Swim School

22/07/2026

|| DIMBOOLA SWIMMING POOL UPGRADE COMMUNITY MEETING UPDATE ||

Hindmarsh Shire Council met with members of the Dimboola community on Monday 20 July 2026 to provide an update on the Dimboola Swimming Pool Upgrade Project, including the outcome of the recent tender process, the project's funding position, and Council's proposed pathway forward.

Council has advised the Dimboola community that while the Dimboola Swimming Pool Upgrade remains a high priority project and significant planning and design work has been completed, the recent tender process confirmed that project costs now exceed the available $1.4 million budget. Council is therefore seeking to retain the existing $1 million Sport and Recreation Victoria (SRV) grant while pursuing additional funding opportunities to enable the project to be delivered in the future.

During the meeting Council reassured community members that the funding setbacks will not affect the upcoming summer pool programs for the 2026/2027 season, with the pool still able to operate business as usual.

Read more here: https://www.hindmarsh.vic.gov.au/Council/News-and-Media/Latest-News/Dimboola-Swimming-Pool-Upgrade-Funding-Challenges-and-Next-Steps

20/07/2026

Thanks to Hindmarsh Shire Council for running this info night about our local pool. Such a shame that the redevelopment is so expensive and will have to wait until more funds are available.

Local pools in rural areas are such a hive of activity over Summer, and so important for kids to practice swimming. It has been so good to see the community utilise the free entry the last few seasons too ☀️

13/06/2026

Celebrated all things aquatics at the Aquatics & Recreation Victoria awards night
Featuring a long awaited catch up with some of the VICSWIM team 😍 🫶

05/03/2026

📣 No lessons in Warracknabeal today due to issues with the pool 📣

Thank you so much to every family who has supported these classes! It's been so great to be back in one of best outdoor pools in the Wimmera. The growth in the kids has been fantastic and it's unfortunate to end this way.

If you have any constructive feedback, or good reviews, I would certainly appreciate them 💙

27/02/2026

Happy Friday! We managed to get lessons finished up ahead of the storm that's just hit ⛈️
Stay dry and have a great weekend 💙

27/02/2026

📣 Dimboola 📣

Messages have been sent about classes today.
At this stage, we'll be back in the pool this afternoon. Just keeping an eye on the weather ⛈️

25/02/2026

📣 Warracknabeal 📣

Classes back on again this afternoon 🤗

I also have 3 spots for beginners
💙18months-3yrs
🩵3pm

19/02/2026

Little reminder that there are no lessons in Warracknabeal or Dimboola this week. I'm out of the pool and into the schools teaching hockey across Horsham.

See you next week!

🏑 Hockey Roadshow Fun!

Today, our Year 2, 3 & 4 students had a fantastic time taking part in the Hockey Roadshow with Lorna and Ellie! 🙌

They loved learning new skills, building confidence and giving hockey a go in a fun and supportive environment. It was wonderful to see so much enthusiasm, teamwork and determination on display.

A big thank you to Lorna and Ellie for sharing their expertise and inspiring our students to get active and try something new!

📸 4M