Alphington Swimming Pool in the Yarra

The Alphington Pool was located here on the banks of the Yarra River. It was constructed through voluntary community labour in the 1920s, to provide a safe entry point into the river and a local amenity to cater for the growing popularity of rowing, swimming and canoeing. The initial pool basin was later shaped into a more regular pool and lined with reinforced concrete, stones and brick, and terracing added for spectators, 2 diving boards and a 25-yard barrier for swimming lessons, dressing sheds.

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