Walcha War Memorial Baths Middle Image 0 / 0 - Prev Next Description / Background The swimming pool is a purpose built complex with an Olympic-sized pool. At the front of the property is a brick building containing the entrance and exit gates, change rooms and two aquatic-themed murals painted on the front wall. It was opened by the Hon. Davis Hughes M.L.A., Member for Armidale, on 31 October 1970. From Walsh, Bob. Walcha and its Schooling, 150 Years. Walcha: Ohio Productions, 2009, 282–284: Particularly after World War Two, the N.S.W. government of the day supported the construction of war memorial pools in developing a policy of water safety. War Memorial Bath Committees were formed and sought assistance from the state and local governments as well as the public. The Armidale Express, 19 July 1963 reported that the District War Memorial Committee was to build baths. The complex was built by the Walcha Shire Council with assistance from local individuals and clubs. The total cost including a water treatment system was £126,000. The local fund raising reached about £22,000 and a subsidy of £20,000 was received from the State Government. The balance came from ratepayer's funds. Inscription Facade WALCHA WAR MEMORIAL BATHS Plaque Walcha War Memorial Baths officially opened by The Honourable Davis Hughes, M.L.A. and Member for Armidale on 31st October 1970 Veterans listed on this memorial Do you know more about this war Memorial? Click here to learn how you can contribute Sidebar Address Middle Street Walcha NSW 2354 Local Government Area Walcha Shire Setting Garden/park Location status Original location Memorial type Swimming pool/swimming centre Recorded by Graham Wilson Dedication date 31 October 1970 Conflict/s First World War, 1914–18 Second World War, 1939–45 Materials Brick Concrete