Multiple outlets report that a new aquatic centre in Kununurra, Western Australia, is delayed due to a shortage of lifeguards, leaving a pool that is not open for swimming. The reporting states that the facility’s opening is held back because staffing levels have not been met, despite the pool being available on site. As a result, the pool remains off-limits and no members of the public are permitted to swim there at this time. The articles describe the shortage as the key issue affecting timelines, indicating that the operator cannot meet required safety coverage without sufficient qualified lifeguards. While the outlets focus on the specific case in Kununurra, they also frame it within the broader situation of difficulty recruiting and retaining lifeguards in regional areas. Across the sources, the central point is that the facility has not opened as planned, and the closure/lockout is directly linked to safety staffing constraints rather than the condition of the pool itself.