As the final preparations get underway for the upcoming summer season, Mildura Rural City Council have confirmed new opening hours for the Irymple, Merbein and Red Cliffs swimming pools when the gates open on 1 November 2026.
As part of this year’s preparations, Council undertook a comprehensive review of pool operating hours across the municipality.
Historical attendance data was analysed to identify trends and when community members use each facility, helping to ensure opening times align more closely with demand.
The new general public opening times for each location are:
November
Mon – Fri 3.00pm – 6.30pm
Sat – Sun 12.30pm – 8.00pm
December
Mon- Fri 1.00pm – 8.30pm
Sat – Sun 10.30am – 8.00pm
Victorian School holidays
Mon – Sun 10.30am – 8.30pm
January
Mon – Fri 1.00pm – 8.30pm
Sat – Sun 10.30am – 8.00pm
February
Mon – Fri 1.00pm – 8.30pm
Sat – Sun 10.30am – 8.00pm
March
Mon – Fri 3.00pm – 6.30pm
Sat – Sun 12.30pm – 8.00pm
The updated hours will take effect for the upcoming summer season, with specific opening times for Irymple, Merbein and Red Cliffs also available via the Mildura Aquatic Facilities website or by following the individual pool Facebook pages.
Mildura Aquatic Facilitates Website – https://milduraaquaticfacilities.com.au/opening-hours/
Irymple Pool Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/irymplepool/
Merbein Pool Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/merbeinpool/
Red Cliffs Pool Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/redcliffspool/
