THE COMMUNITY group that have restored Golden Square Pool say they are ready to open this summer.
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Months of fundraisers and working bees have helped put the suburban pool in a promising position.
Golden Square community group president Ken Hamilton said he was confident the re-launch would be a big success.
He said the team of volunteers have been hard at work putting in the latest upgrades, ahead of the planned November 30 opening date.
"It has been a really big process but all the support we’ve had has been amazing," he said. "Businesses have been donating funds and labour as well."
The pool is empty at the moment but Mr Hamilton said it only needed one coat of paint before it could be filled.
He said the group were in a stable financial position to get the pool ready over the next few weeks.
"It will be a busy time," he said.
"But we're really excited."
Signage and other items are scheduled to be installed as early as next week.
The City of Greater Bendigo have committed $35,000 to operational costs of the pool.
Bendigo Aquatic Centre's new management say they will deliver a better level of service when they open this Sunday.
Higher entry fees and upgrades to signage and pool facilities will be part of the changes to the pool's operation.
Melbourne-based company Belgravia Leisure have taken over from YMCA, who ran the pool for the past five years.
Belgravia Leisure regional manager Kim Whitehouse said she was excited about the opportunities.
She said the Aquatic Centre would offer a wider range of services and more activities for children, including inflatable toys in the pool.
"We're working hard to deliver a level of customer service that hasn't been seen for a while," she said.
"Hopefully we will have a better level of community engagement."
Belgravia Leisure will operate the pool on behalf of the City of Greater Bendigo.
Entry fees have been increased on the back of a council review to $4.60 for an adult day pass and $141 for and adult extended season pass.
A season pass will include access to the Golden Square Pool.