Jaws in the water coming to Tongala

Published on 13 February 2023

If you’ve seen Jaws on the big or small screen, the iconic film was probably scary enough on dry land. Now the next generation will have the chance to experience this blockbuster on a thrilling new level – watching from the water!

Campaspe Shire Council’s youth hub Campaspe Youth presents Dive-In: JAWS! - a unique and immersive cinema experience happening at the Tongala Swimming Pool from 8pm on Friday 24 February.

Campaspe Shire Mayor, Cr Rob Amos said the free event for young people was an excellent use of funding secured by Council in 2022 from the State Government’s FReeZA program.

“FReeZA is an initiative that supports young Victorians to get involved in their community by planning and running drug, alcohol and smoke-free events for other young people.

“It’s fantastic to see innovative and fun activities developed by young people happening in our shire, as well as showcasing new and different ways to utilise our community facilities.”

The fully supervised event is aimed at people aged 12-25 years and the pool will be staffed with additional lifeguards. Doors will open at 8pm and the film (rated M for mature audiences) will commence at 8.30pm. Parents and guardians of children under 15, may need to find out more about the specific content before deciding whether the material is suitable for children attending.

For those who would rather stay on solid ground there will also be a seating area to bring along your chairs. All FReeZA events are smoke, drug, alcohol and vape free zones. Entrance is free but bookings are essential as numbers are capped for safety reasons. Visit www.trybooking.com/1013705 to secure your place.