Sue and Gary Kelly are members of The Bay Push, which drove the construction of the Corrigans Reserve playground.

Now they can see a sea pool off shore - and hope a feasibility study will be done, leading to the construction of the Corrigans Cove Sea Pool.

"A sea pool will enhance the opportunities for all to enjoy Batehaven, by including a safe ocean dip," they said.

"Many pools (in other areas) were originally built for bathers who were not confident in the sea or who had a fear of sharks. These issues are still relevant, potentially even more so for seniors, children and those with a disability.

"Sea pools can bring a lot of people to experience an ocean swimming environment without the risks that beaches can have. It will provide a boost for tourism and for local businesses, cafes and accommodation, and the community."

The couple said sea pools were cheaper to build and maintain than chlorinated pools.

"Ballina Council has recently refurbished two chlorinated pool complexes at a cost of $7.5 million each," they said.

"The Council for Adelaide's Semaphore Beach is proposing a shark proof enclosure at approximately $750,000. This pool will offer disability access and be attached to a jetty. Disabled children (would) experience the sea in safe conditions.

"In 2017 the Copper Coast in South Australia opened a free access floating pontoon complex (Wateroo) within a shark enclosure."

The couple envision a budget of $1 million for a 50-to-100m-wide pool, extending seaward sufficiently to allow all-year access, with internal pontoons.

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