CITY of Newcastle is poised to axe its popular $2 pool entry trial after just one season, despite the initiative driving a huge spike in swimmers across four centres.
A report to councillors for Tuesday's meeting recommends ditching $2 entry at Beresfield, Mayfield, Stockton and Wallsend for the 2025/26 season, arguing the scheme is financially unsustainable and unfairly subsidises visitors from outside Newcastle.
