What are your thoughts on the best way to structure the entry fee and what do you think would be an appropriate charge?

There should be a combination of entry charges - concession, family discounts, regular user discounts, etc - but once entry is paid, then all facilities in the complex (that means the pools and the slide!) should be freely accessed.

A $2 fee per hour or per half hour for the slide would help pay for it. In that hour children will absolutely bust their gut to have as many rides as they can and unknowingly get a really good cardiovascular workout. Children may have to forfeit their can of coke to have a go and that could be their choice.

I don't want to pay for the slide in the entry fee as I will never be using it.

If the slide were to be free then we would not be collecting money from tourists who wish to use it.

Disadvantaged groups could apply for concessions.You could also have a happy hour once a week.

I think $5.00 entry fee for adults would be OK. $2.00 for children and swimming club members.

Free for disabled who won't be able to get in the pool but could go and have a shower.

I think that a $5 entry fee for adults and $2 for children that covers all costs should be the initial cost. This should be looked at after one year to see if it is contributing to the costs of the pool sufficiently. If it is not then charging for the slide should be commenced with a $1 for all day fee.

Seasonal or yearly passes for families or individauls that are regular swimmers and swimming club members should be introduced as well.

- $3 entry for any person who intends to swim.

- Free entry to any parent/guardian who does not intend to enter the swimming pools. I believe that this would increase the number of adults in attendance and would relieve the need for pool attendants to act as "baby sitters" in many instances.

- Seasonal "single" and "family" discounted passes should be made available.

- One cost for the use of the complex. Anyone who chooses to use the slide when it is operating should be able to do so and it should be included in the initial entry fee.

I think that Council needs to ensure that the price of entry does not rise too steeply. This would defeat the purpose of building the complex as it would put the facility out of reach for many people who use the pool on a regular or casual basis

I believe that $4 is a good round number for entry to the pool, which includes access to all the facilities. The slide brings a smile to so many peoples' faces, it would be a shame to see anyone go without because of a seperate admission fee.

Sure, it might be double the previous admission price - but you receive more than double the pool for it. The new pool and slide are fantastic facilities, and people mustn't lose sight of the work and expense that went into making them a reality.

I hope that when people consider what went into the pool, they won't mind shelling out an extra $2 to help pay for it. It was built for them, after all.

Most pools have seasonal passes and different pricing structure for adults and children, so it's a matter of how much and how will it be collected.

Will there be turnstiles requiring exact coins or staff collecting entry fees? $4 for adults and $2 for children would fit in with exact turnstiles (but there should be some way of getting change if you've not the right number of coins).

There is one simple method that could increase pool patronage. Put some signposts up in various streets, pointing to the aquatic centre (heated). A lot of visitors don't know that there is a pool in Broken Hill. I have met people who have been in town for weeks and don't know there is a pool here, let alone a heated pool open nearly 12 months.

Currently a regular user (5 times/week) is spending approx. $500.00/year to access the pool. To increase entry 100% to $4.00 would make it $1000.00/year. Some pensioners and families (especially those with multiple children in the swimming clubs) will find that quite daunting.

Heavily subsidised seasonal tickets will make that more attractive to locals while still a reasonable price for visitors and 1 off users.

Entry fee should cover access to all parts of the centre. Pool staff shouldn't be put in a position to have to monitor whether someone's slide pass is current. I'd rather they have their eyes on what's happening in the water!

People who hold concession cards, eg. those issued by Centrelink & Seniors Card, should be afforded a discounted entry fee.

Similarly, there needs to be consideration given to children and families.

I would like to see a single entry fee which would enable you to use all available facilities once inside the gates.

A discounted fee for frequent users is definately a good idea.

Weekly, monthly or annual discounted rates should definately be an option.

I don't really think a discounted fee for those who travel to the pool by bus should be given - after all most of us have to get there at some expense dont we!

I believe that free entry should'nt even be considered. Even though in an ideal world it would be terrific:)

I like the current $2 entry because it's affordable. Like Sponge, I agree that if you are a multi-user then it could become quite expensive and even offputting if a steep increase should happen. It's a tricky one!!

i believe that an all inclusive entry fee is needed. Say, $5 for adults, a concession rate (students/ pensioners/ seniors)of $3 and free entry for children not yet at school. The idea behind the free entry stems from the need for young children to learn water confidence and safety, followed by swimming lessons, from as early an age as possible. Hopefuly this would encourage families to bring their young children to the pool.

Family tickets are a great idea for larger families, as well as season tickets.

ENTRY SHOULD BE FREE.... This pool will not get the useage to justify the expense of building it in the first place if it does not get used to its maximum potential. The ratepayers have gone without not only the pool but lots of other things in this town for way too long... the ratepayers will be paying for it whether we use it or not just like the library, aged rest centre, town square, any park, oval, playground etc.. and users do not pay for those facilities why should the pool be any different? It will give the young more…

The number one aim for the improvement/ expansion of any public infrastructure should be to increase patronage. If the cost of the entry makes people think twice about using the pool, then it defeats the purpose of expanding the pool complex.

In theory it is reasonable to have discounted entry for children /families/ pensioners/ frequent swimmers etc, but in practical terms does this mean there will be someone monitoring the turnstile?

The current price of $2 makes entry affordable for all to go swimming. Any increase in the entry fee should be small.

I think there should be discounted rates for seasonal / weekly / monthly entry. I am in favour of charging a fee for the slide - this is in no way an essential or basic facility and charging a fee could help with appropriate supervision. The pre-existing free slide often had groups of children having repeated goes, while younger children were constantly pushed back and never got a chance.

One entry fee for all facilities but with concession fee options for children, pensioners etc. I have used other facilities where the slide is an extra charge and the slide is rarely if ever used. Metro pools charge upwards of $6 non concession for entry to all facilities...perhaps $4 or $5 non consession entry fee in BH to cover indexation over recent years when the charge has not risen, plus increased revenue for ongoing operating costs etc

just leave the price as it is,and lets wait till the pool is completely finish and then discuss prices.ENJOY!