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20-September-2018

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The Moss Vale War Memorial Aquatic Centre commemorates those who served in the various conflicts in which Australia has been involved. It replaced the old War Memorial Swimming Pool which was opened on the 6th November 1965.

The centre features a heated pool and many other attractions including a gymnasium, cafe, a lap pool and other recreational swimming areas as well as provisions for people with disabilities. 

Location

Address:Kirkham Street, Moss Vale, 2577
State:NSW
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -34.551086
Long: 150.373445
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Structure
Monument Theme:Conflict
Sub-Theme:Multiple

Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Saturday 30th November, 2013
Front Inscription

Plaque :

Moss Vale War Memorial Aquatic Centre

Officially opened by Clr Juliet Arkwright Mayor of Wingecarribee Shire Council on 30 November 2013

Jason R Gordon       General Manager   Wingecarribee Shire Council
Mayor Juliet Arkwright and Councillors of Wingecarribee Shire Council
Bec Lewis                  Project Manager   Wingecarribee Shire Council
Stephan Johansson  Architect                Facility Design Group

Plaque :

Moss Vale War Memorial Swimming Pool

Opened by the Hon. Davis Hughes, M.L.A. Minister for Public Works

6th November, 1965.

R. K. W. Street  Shire President Wingecarribee Shire Council 

Plaque :

The provision of sheltered poolside seating was the suggestion of E. M. (Pat) O`Halloran, British Airborne Forces, and the late Harry J. King, 2 / 3 Australian Pioneer Battalion both members of Moss Vale Sub-branch, Returned & Services League of Australia.

The project was completed with the cooperation of Wingecarribee Shire Council, the generous help of Joy Manufacturing Pty Ltd, and the sponsorship of Moss Vale Sub-Branch, Returned & Services League of Australia.

 

Source: MA
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