Pool fund tally climbs

The Save the Pearl Beach Rock Pool fundraising campaign has reached more than $30,000 following a $500 donation from the Umina Beach Blue Swimmers Winter Swimming Club.

Now in its fifth month, the fundraising campaign hopes to raise up to $100,000 for the repair and restoration of the heritage-listed rock pool.

Pearl Beach Progress Association president Mr Rod Craig said its $100,000 goal was achievable and hoped all levels of government would take the fight to save the local icon seriously.

Mr Craig said the local community and supporters of the campaign were looking forward to a number of fundraising activities planned for the remainder of the year.

"Following the success of the first fundraising event held in January, Wollombi Wines a boutique winery from the Hunter Valley have agreed to return for another cellar door tasting and sales on Saturday, July 18," Mr Craig said.

"The following weekend Sydney antique dealers have agreed to hold a Collectables Appraisal Day on Sunday July 26.

"Proceeds from these events will be added to the fund.

"Also, throughout October, we will be holding a month of special fundraising events to celebrate 80 years of progress in Pearl Beach.

"Though the first house in Pearl Beach was not completed until 1926, by 1929 an active local progress association had been formed.

"The early settlers began meeting in an endeavour to improve services to the village and this tradition continues today by an active membership of the progress association."

Press release, 26 May 2009 Lynne Lillico, Pearl Beach Progress Association