Managing facilities communities love!
Creating a community oasis for fun and connection
Our Locations
“The L+R group team are a pleasure to work with and they engage the community very well to provide appropriate learn to swim, water aerobics and swim squad training sessions.”
—Adrian MilneDirector Infrastructure Services - Lachlan Shire Council
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Our heart is in regional communities
8 locations across regional NSW
110 staff
80 qualified lifeguards
100,000+ pool visits every year
Thousand of hours of swimming lessons and squad training
Unlimited smiles 😁
At L+R Group, we oversee a network of community facilities in collaboration with regional councils. Our unwavering commitment to high-performance management empowers L+R venues to provide safe, enjoyable and health-focused environments.
Founded by Angus Westaway, we are a family-owned business that extends a warm invitation to all, encouraging the creation of lasting memories and fostering a sense of belonging.
Love your region with our All Access Passport.
Stay active as your All Access Passport unlocks unlimited access to our family of aquatic facilities, so you can swim wherever you are.
With your current membership: season pass, half-season pass, or 4-month pass, you hold the key to unlimited pool access across all L+R Group Facilities. Dive into a world of aquatic and sporting adventures and make a big splash wherever you go. Your membership, your choice!
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Learn to swim
Everyone’s welcome in the water! Learn to swim, train for squad, or try a new water class.
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Snacks + Kiosk
We partner with local suppliers to create fun family menus and great meeting places.
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Local community events
We have FREE Inflatable Days, school holiday programs and more…
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Education + training
Our training courses equip lifeguards, pool managers, and aquatics instructors.
Our community commitment
At L+R Group, we take pride in our strong community ties. By living and employing local staff, we truly understand the essence of community in regional areas. That’s why we offer inclusive access programs, such as:
unlimited free entry for people with disabilities and their companions.
discounted entry for local sporting clubs.
sponsorship and support for local sporting teams and events.
volunteering initiatives to support our local community.
The L+R story
After years managing major aquatic facilities, the Westaway family are on a mission to give regional communities access to high quality aquatic and sporting facilities.
The L+R family include our expert team of aquatic and recreational managers, swim teachers and coaches, local facility staff, clients and customers.
What People are Saying
“Leisure and Recreation Group are a regionally based business that specialise in swimming pool operations, with L+R group operating the Lake Cargelligo Swimming Pool for the Lachlan Shire. The L+R group team are a pleasure to work with and they engage the community very well to provide appropriate learn to swim, water aerobics and swim squad training sessions. Angus and his team not only operate the pool in a safe and cost effective way, they also have exceptional systems and processes for reporting and compliance requirements component of swimming pool operations.”
—Adrian Milne“Had our child's 5 year old party there today and was looked after brilliantly. All the kids had a ball and they were fed, watered and never stopped the whole time - thoroughly recommend having any event here!”
– Bronwyn“We look and listen for the little things that make a difference. We notice the things that matter to the facility and the community and then implement them.”
– Angus“I am incredibly impressed with the leisure and recreation group's swimming pool facilities. The team have created a clean safe environment that has exceeded my expectations. The staff's attentiveness, coupled with the wide range of activities and programs offered, have made my experience truly enjoyable. I highly recommend the leisure and recreation group to anyone seeking a fantastic swimming pool experience."
– Lydia White