A DRAFT plan for the planned aquatic centre in Mordialloc has been released.
The $79.2 million pool will be built near Jack Grut Reserve. Kingston Council made a deal for the land worth $14.6 million in late 2021.
Detailed concept plans have now been drafted and released for community consultation. The plans feature four pools – a 50 metre lap pool, a learn to swim pool, a leisure pool, and a warm water pool with spa. It also features a sauna and steam rooms, a gym, and a café.
Kingston mayor Hadi Saab said that 5200 submissions had been received from residents so far on the new pool, and that more would be welcomed. “In this fifth round of consultation we want people to picture themselves moving through the new centre, reflecting on how they will get there, and the areas that they will use, and to also consider the external areas surrounding the centre. We are so excited to share the concept with you all and can’t wait to hear what everyone thinks. Your thoughts and feedback now, will help ensure we capture all the things that will make a visit to our new centre a truly enjoyable experience,” he said.
“This is the biggest infrastructure project in council’s history and represents a major investment in the long-term health, wellbeing, and aquatic education of our community and we want to keep the momentum going. All of the feedback we receive in this round will be used to progress and inform the detailed design stage of the project. We are giving our community the opportunity to shape this vital community asset that will not only be around for their kids, but their grandkids and for decades to come.”
More than $55 million in council borrowings will be used to fund the pool. The federal government has committed $20 million towards the project.
The new aquatic centre will replace Parkdale’s Don Tatnell Leisure Centre, which was closed permanently in 2020.
Consultation on the draft plans closes 23 July. See them at yourkingstonyoursay.com.au/draft-concept-plan
First published in the Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News – 5th July 2023