New pool is christened

Peninsula Leisure Centre's 50 metre pool was christened on Sunday, September 25, with 100 raffle winners being the first to officially enter the pool.

The raffle, for 12 months' free pool entry, was drawn recently by Gosford mayor Cr Malcolm Brooks.

With a countdown by Cr Brooks, the 100 winners lined up on the edge of the pool and simultaneously took a jump into the pool.

There were people of all ages splashing around in the pool enjoying themselves, Cr Brooks said.

The 100 winners were in the pool when Cr Brooks announced the winner of a lifetime pass was Norma Bailey from Woy Woy.

Ms Bailey is a grandmother who has lived in Woy Woy for 45 years.

"It's only a 10 minutes walk for me to the new centre and I love aquarobics," Ms Bailey said.

"I used to do aquarobics at the old Woy Woy pool.

"I'm so excited to come and use the new facilities."

She said she suffered from arthritis for which the warm water pool would be useful.

Nearly $15,000 of funds raised through the raffle was shared amongst the five beneficiaries including the Webb Centre, Peninsula Before and After School Care, the Early Intervention and Special Education of Woy Woy Primary School, the Special Support Unit Brisbane Water Secondary College Umina Campus and Woy Woy Community Aged Care.

The centre will officially open to the public from October 29 when the centre celebrates its Community Open Day.

Entry will be free on the day, open to everyone, and there will be plenty of entertainment and activities.

With any inquiries, contact 4325 8123.

Press release, September 28 Breearna Sharp, Gosford Council