Expression of Interest for Contracting Orroroo Swimming Pool 2025-2026

Expressions of interest are invited for the contracting of the following services at the Orroroo Swimming Pool for the 2025-2026 swimming season:

• Canteen Operator
• Plant Room Operations and Grounds Maintenance

Expressions of Interest from local community groups and sporting associations are particularly encouraged and can be submitted for all or just one of the services detailed below.

Canteen Operator

The Canteen Operator contractor will be required to and responsible for:

• Opening the canteen during the declared public swimming sessions, special events as required by Council, and swimming carnivals
• collecting and accounting for pool entrance fees and attendance records
• ordering of stock sold in the canteen, with all proceeds to be retained by the Council
• cleaning of the canteen facility and maintenance of equipment
• Compliance with all health regulations in the serving of food and drinks

Plant Room and Grounds Maintenance Operator

The Plant Room and Grounds Maintenance Operator will be responsible for:

• the operation of the plant pump room and water testing on a daily basis to ensure water quality meets health standards and legislation
• the mowing and watering of the grass areas and general maintenance of the grounds during the season
• cleaning of the swimming pool grounds and changerooms
• Ensuring thermal blanket is removed and installed at required times.

All pool and cleaning chemicals will be provided by Council during the season.

It is a condition of the contract that the Contractor holds a current National Police Clearance, DHS Working with Children Check, a minimum of $20 million public liability insurance cover, with contract payment, terms and conditions to be negotiated.

The pool will open to the public in early November 2025 with an expected closure date of mid-March 2026 (subject to seasonal conditions).

Expression of Interest form

Plant Room Operations & Grounds Maintenance

Pool Canteen Contract

Expression of Interest Forms addressed to: District Council of Orroroo Carrieton, 17 Second Street (PO Box 3) ORROROO SA 5431.