10 July 2025
Claremont donation making a difference in remote communities
The Town of Claremont has made a generous contribution to Royal Life Saving WA’s Remote Pools project, donating surplus chlorine gas and plantroom equipment following a recent upgrade at the Claremont Aquatic Centre.
This donation will support some of Western Australia’s most isolated communities, where swimming pools are far more than recreational facilities. In places where our Remote Pools operate such as Burringurrah, Warmun, Fitzroy Crossing, and Balgo, local pools are essential to daily life. These communities span vast distances and face unique environmental and social challenges, making reliable access to safe aquatic spaces even more critical.
In these remote areas, each pool is a lifeline. They are safe, supervised spaces where children can learn to swim, families can connect, and communities can grow stronger. The Remote Pools Project is a proven, practical initiative that delivers far-reaching benefits, including improved health, increased school attendance, and stronger social and cultural connections.
Each season, more than 68,000 visits are recorded across the remote pools. The facilities are critical community hubs, offering a cool refuge during extreme heat and providing a safe alternative to natural waterways. Through these pools, children develop essential water safety skills, families build stronger relationships, and local employment and training opportunities are created, strengthening community capacity and supporting long-term resilience.
Royal Life Saving WA General Manager of Community Development Greg Tate said the donation from the Town of Claremont will have a meaningful impact on the program and the communities it serves.
“Swimming pools in remote communities are so much more than places to swim - they are essential to the health, safety, and wellbeing of entire towns,” he said.
“Thanks to the generosity of the Town of Claremont, we can continue to support these communities by ensuring their pools remain safe, functional, and sustainable for years to come. This donation will have a lasting impact, helping to strengthen community connections and provide lifesaving opportunities for some of Western Australia’s most isolated regions.”
The Remote Pools Project also plays a crucial role in reducing drowning risk and promoting both physical and mental wellbeing, studies have shown. These aquatic spaces help foster stronger family and community connections, support connection to Country, and encourage the sharing of cultural knowledge. With consistent funding and support, the pools become sustainable assets that improve lives today and help set the foundation for stronger futures.
Royal Life Saving WA is proud to work alongside local governments like the Town of Claremont, whose recent donation will help ensure these pools remain safe, functional, and accessible. The Remote Pools Project is primarily funded through the Department of Communities, with additional support from BHP, the Telethon Kids Institute, and IXOM.
To learn more about the Remote Pools Project and its impact across Western Australia, click the link below.
