Public swimming pools at Dickson and Manuka will open for the swimming season on Saturday.

Over winter, Dickson Pool was given a $925,000 improvement, which features:

• A new high-efficiency filtration system to improve water clarity and reduce chemical use.
• Aeration and re-seeding of grounds.
• Café upgrades including a new ventilation system and a new sandwich preparation bench.

Heritage-listed Manuka Pool, has had $30,000 spent on:

• Anti-slip flooring in all bathrooms.
• New baby changing tables in male and female bathrooms.
• Improved kiosk ventilation.
• A new coffee machine and deep fryer.
• The return of the Champions Board after nearly 70 years, restoring a lost piece of Canberra’s swimming history.