THE Lakeside pool has been evacuated as a precaution after Port Stephens Council received advice from the Rural Fire Service that a southerly change was expected.
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A Port Stephens Council spokeswoman said if the southerly wind did come, as expected, it had the potential to push the fire back towards Lakeside, Raymond Terrace.
"The RFS is telling people living in Lakeside to have their fire evacuation plans ready," she said.
At this stage the council is unsure if the Lakeside leisure centre will be open tomorrow.
Tilligerry Pool, however, will be closed tomorrow as staff from the centre live in fire affected areas and may need to protect their property.