Hamley Bridge Logo of the Hamley Bridge swimming pool for the local community.

Hamley Bridge Swimming Pool

To provide a safe, active play and family-orientated environment that will encourage learning, awareness and community spirit.

The Hamley Bridge Swimming Pool is currently run by Belgravia leisure on behalf of Wakefield Regional Council. The facility has two pools (main and splash pool) and operates between November and March each year. The main pool is 25 meters long, 0.9m deep at its shallowest point and 3.8 meters deep at its deepest point. The pool has a diving board, 4 access ladders and wide access steps at the shallow end. The splash pool is approximately 2.5m by 5m with a depth of 0.4m. The establishment has separate male/female change rooms and bathroom facilities. The canteen sells cold drinks, ice creams, lollies & packs of chips.
Keep up to date with events via the Facebook page – https://www.facebook.com/HamleyBridgeSwimmingPool
For more information on the facility, opening times, entry prices & terms of entry, please visit the Facebook page or the website wakefieldswimmingpools.com.au or contact via email at hamleybridge@belgravialeisure.com.au

Children under 5 years old must be within arms reach of an adult at all times on pool grounds. Children 5-9 years old must be actively supervised by a person 16 years+. Children 10 years or older may attend the pool without supervision if considered a competent swimmer. Please see our conditions of entry below for more information.

Hamley Bridge Swimming Pool Fundraising & Events committee

To provide a safe, active play and family orientated environment which will encourage learning, awareness and community spirit.

The Hamley Bridge Swimming Pool Committee has moved from the pool management committee to a fundraising and events committee. The volunteers aim to work in partnership with Wakefield Regional Council & Belgravia Leisure to improve the facilities, equipment and activate the swimming pool for the community. They often hold themed food nights and activities during the swimming season at the pool.

Volunteers require a working with children check to volunteer at swimming pool events.

Please contact hbspinc@hotmail.com if you wish to join the committee or help out with events.

President – Melissa Collinge 0400 282 574

Hamley Bridge Poster for Hamley Bridge Swimming Pool Inc. Annual General Meeting on April 19, 2026, 2:00pm at Hamley Bridge Institute; all executive positions will be vacant and open for nomination.

 

History

Hamley Bridge Swimming Club was formed in 1908. A shed was erected near a long stretch of water in the light river below White Banks and a large heavy plant was placed across the narrow opening of the swimming area. Yearly carnivals and swimming lessons were held there. The dangers of river swimming were a concern to the community and its members set out to build a modern concrete pool. The land was donated and the community received funding of £1500 from the government, and raised another £1207 through community fundraising and the Bell Bay Motor Racing Carnival. The digging of the pool was done by local volunteers. The Hamley Bridge Swimming Pool officially opened on December 3rd 1960 and was one of the first modern swimming pools in the lower north.

Hamley Bridge A black and white photo of the Hamley Bridge Community.
Hamley Bridge A black and white photo of a swimming pool located in the Hamley Bridge Community.

Sources: “Hamley Bridge Centenary 1868-1968 Souvenir Booklet” & “Back to Hamley Bridge Celebrations February 18-25, 1933 Souvenir Booklet”.