Although it is Fall down under, what about a little civil disobedience? Perhaps a sit in...or rather a "sun bathe in" on the abandoned pool grounds? Get a couple hundred supports lying on towels around the pool grounds in bathing suits sunning?
' course its a little chilly now (in the mid 70's F?)...bet that would garner some press coverage.
How 'bout protest signs like "We're getting hosed by council but we don't have anywhere to bathe"