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THE electricity bill for Ballina Riverside Swimming Pool jumped by 52% in August 2022, according to new figures released by the local pool committee. Pool manager, Paddy Collins admitted this massive hike was a “huge shock to the system” and will have implications on how the outdoor heated swimming pool will be run next year. “If ESB bills keep on increasing, some businesses will close. The rising electricity bills will have a massive impact on the pool. We have to heat a huge volume of water. “We will have to be careful about when we are going to open and close. I can’t see us opening in September next year. “We will have to be tighter on our hours and will have to look at how we are running the place. Everything will have to be re-evaluated next year. “I am involved in other sports clubs, which are struggling as well. Purchasing LED lighting involves a huge outlay for clubs.” …

BALLINA Riverside Swimming Pool will reopen under strict Covid-19 guidelines this Saturday, June 12. Pool manager, Paddy Collins, has been given the green light to operate the outdoor heated swimming pool during June, July and August. “It is great to get the pool open again, particularly to provide a place where it is very safe for young children to swim, said Mr Collins. “There are a lot of tourists around in Ballina and Killaloe at the moment. Once people see the lifeguard flag flying high, they know we are open again.” However, Mr Collins has also confirmed numbers will be limited per session to comply with HSE guidelines. In line with Covid-19 guidelines, the two metre social distancing requirement will be strictly enforced. There will also be restricted use of changing rooms and showers. All swimmers will have to sign a form on arrival providing contact tracing information on entry. Like last season, three sessions will operate at weekends. The …