ALBURY-Wodonga swimming and water polo associations have set a target for the number of memberships to be taken out this summer in order to avoid the enforcement of lane hire fees.
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The target has been set at 80 per cent of the membership across both sports to maintain a cost neutral pricing regime in the licence model deal struck with pool operators Aligned Leisure and Albury and Wodonga councils.
Last summer there were 758 swimmers and water polo players, but research conducted by Aligned Leisure indicated only 389 out of the 758 participants took out a seasonal pool membership.
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Ovens and Murray Aquatics Action Group spokesman Stuart Baker said peace talks had been productive after a summer-long showdown and users had to play their part under the new deal.
"After many, many hours of meetings and, more recently, with a mutual show of cooperation and goodwill both Aligned Leisure and the action group believe we have arrived at a mutually acceptable arrangement," Mr Baker said.
"We feel this is a very achievable target and one that can help boost participation in our water sports.
"Missing the target is not something anyone foresees taking place.
"All parties are looking ahead with total commitment of reaching 80 per cent membership."
The opening dates for the Albury, Lavington and Wodonga outdoor pools for the 2019-20 season have also been announced.
WAVES in Wodonga will be the first to open on September 14 followed by Albury Swim Centre a week later.
Lavington Swim Centre opens on October 1.
Previous managers didn't charge them.
The licence model agreement has been endorsed by the two councils which own the pools, but Wodonga is yet to sign up to a cross-border pool users group.
