Bungendore pool will be able to open next summer following discussions around the proposed design and construction of the new high school.

"The swimming pool is a summer focal point for Bungendore and the community feedback clearly showed how important it is. I did criticise the fact that closure had happened without a replacement and have acted on it.

"Having a local place for swimming lessons, squad, laps and summer recreation is critical. Unfortunately, I can’t promise there will be no gap in provision of a pool but at least we will have shortened the gap.

"Changes to the high school plans are now being worked through so that the pool can stay open for the 2023/24 swimming season," Steve Whan said.

"The previous Government made a mess of this process, and it has left Labor with few options, but keeping the pool open a bit longer is one we can take.

"We are committed to a high school, and I remain committed to my promise not to have students in demountables any longer than necessary."

The Department of Education has also agreed with the Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council that the Bungendore Community Centre will stay open until the end of September 2023 and the Council offices will remain open until the end of July 2023.

"Finding alternative accommodation for the groups using the community centre is critical but when I found out that still had not been organised, I did advocate an extension."