Swim centre opens for business

A privately-run swim centre will open its doors for business on January 31 at the former Daleys Point shopping centre.

Proprietor Katie Diamond has been involved with swimming for most of her life, both as a member of the national swim squad as well as in administration.

She is a qualified AustSwim instructor and is involved with masters swimming and a local surf club.

Until recently, she worked with Gosford Council and was involved with the former Woy Woy pool.

The swim centre was originally established as a pool for use by Peridon Village residents.

However, this plan did not eventuate.

Ms Diamond has had the 15 metre indoor pool refurbished and has had new equipment installed for her new swim school.

The centre will offer aqua-aerobics and hydrotherapy, and will retain a temperature of 31 degrees.

Specialised air conditioning equipment has been installed to remove heat and humidity while maintaining a constant air temperature.

The toilets and the change rooms have been renovated and separate facilities for the disabled have been built.

Ms Diamond is a single mother with a small child, and has been able to realise a dream that she has held for some time.

"It's fantastic to work in the area you love.

"I've always dreamt of having my own business in the swimming industry," Ms Diamond said.

"Our centre will provide a program which ensures a sequential development for each student in a supportive teaching environment which promotes a happy, harmonious and professional learning atmosphere for the teaching of swimming and water safety in accordance with Austswim accreditation."

Cec Bucello January 21