HISTORICAL FACTS: Geocon - The Untold Story

Controversial Geocon project halted: what this means for your summer

The 50-metre pool will be open to the public this summer.

The Canberra Times · Oct 2

Another day in Canberra means another infrastructure letdown

Approving this Phillip redevelopment might have seemed a good idea at the time.

The Canberra Times · Sep 7

Community group calls for Phillip pool construction pause amid corruption probe

The group also questioned how the pool would remain usable in summer.

The Canberra Times · Aug 13

Latest Phillip pool report exposes serious failure of ACT government oversight

Was the pool debacle a stuff-up by public servants or deliberate obfuscation?

The Canberra Times · Jun 24

Suspecting corruption, watchdog launched a Phillip pool rezoning probe

Investigation in 'early stages', Integrity Commission says.

The Canberra Times · Jun 24

Libs refer Phillip pool planning rule change to corruption watchdog

Integrity Commission will consider Liberals' corruption referral.

The Canberra Times · Jun 23

Minister concedes public service failure over Woden pool controversy

A 'detailed analysis' into the aquatic needs of the Woden community was never done.

The Canberra Times · Jun 23

Phillip pool audit reveals secret takeover talks and planning missteps

Ministers wanted a key planning study for the pool. Officials decided not to bother.

The Canberra Times · Jun 19

'These buildings define Canberra': why public pools are vital for community

What does a community lose when its pool vanishes?

The Canberra Times · Jun 14

Candidates in ACT election should 'speak up for Phillip pool'

Fiona Carrick, who is standing as an Independent for Murrumbidgee, is already in the thick of the battle for Woden.

The Canberra Times · Jun 4, 2024