💙 From Eyesore to Icon: The Rebirth of Margate's Olympic Pool

From Eyesore to Icon:

The Rebirth of Margate's Olympic Pool

Imagine This…

For years, Margate’s Olympic Pool stood still, a giant reminder of what was, slowly fading into what could have been. But not anymore.

Thanks to the powerhouse partnership between the RNM Municipality, Tidy Towns, and a crew of local legends, the South Coast just witnessed one of its proudest infrastructure comebacks, and it’s absolutely fantastic. 👏

💪 Enter: The Mobile Clean-Team

Armed with nothing but tools, grit, and that unmistakable South Coast pride, these unsung heroes went to work. And when they were done? The pool grounds looked the best they have in years. Grass trimmed, pathways cleared, that peaceful park energy restored.

And the pool? It sparkles again 🌊

🚗 Local Legends: Halfway Toyota & Stephen Jones

Civic pride has wheels, and it’s powered by Stephen Jones and the team at Halfway Toyota Shelly Beach. Their support drove this transformation (literally and figuratively), reminding everyone that community wins when business and passion meet.

🏊‍♂️ It’s Open. It’s Clean. It’s Ours Again.

This isn’t just a pool.

It’s a memory maker.

A place where kids learn to swim, where families gather, and where the town breathes a little easier knowing something good got done, properly.

After years of closed gates and green water, this iconic spot is back to being what it was always meant to be: a source of pride, joy, and summer splashes.

💚 This is what local love looks like.

Just everyday people showing up to do the work and transform a space into something beautiful for everyone.

The South Coast doesn’t just talk about change.

We rake it. Scrub it. Rebuild it. And then? We swim in it.

📍 Go check it out for yourself at Margate Beach
💬 And if you spot the crew? Give them a smile, a high five, or even just a “thank you.”
They earned it.

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