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STIRLING council is set to open the largest outdoor lap in the southern hemisphere on Monday.

Stirling Leisure – Inglewood will have a 2.5 million litre lap pool heated to 27.5 degrees and featuring 10 50-metre lanes and four 25-metre lanes.

It will also have WA’s first AI-powered anti-drowning CCT, which analyses patterns of distress in the water and alerts lifeguards.

It will have new shade sails and new water access ramps in the outdoor pool and the learners pool with a couple of water wheelchairs on hand.

The facility also features public artwork by Chris Nixon and Andrew Frazer, incorporating colourful designs on the 1000-seat grandstand that draw on their nostalgia for summertime swims and long days around the public pool.

Acting mayor Suzanne Migdale said completing the pool was a significant milestone. 

“Since its inception in 1967, Stirling Leisure – Inglewood has transformed into a one-of-a-kind aquatic facility,” Cr Migdale said.

“The upgrades mark an exciting new era, with this much-needed rejuvenation of a pool that had reached the end of its 50-year life.

“It will be a high-quality facility we hope the community will enjoy for years to come, incorporating extensive upgrades to ensure an unparalleled aquatic experience for the next generation.”