THE demolition of the Mordialloc site which will soon house a new aquatic centre is complete, and new designs for the project have been revealed.
The existing building at 1-7 Wells Road in Mordialloc has now been completely demolished. Nearly all of the materials taken from the demolition site will be recycled.
Kingston mayor Jenna Davey-Burns said that the recycling of 99.5 percent of the site’s materials would help fight climate change. “It’s absolutely essential that this project, our most significant ever, showcases that goal, and sets the example for all others to follow,” she said.
“As leaders in a changing climate we are fully committed to all our major projects being anchored in sustainability, and in line with that, our dedicated community reference group and the broader community have been absolutely incredible in providing us with a clear and ambitious vision for the new centre.”
Council consulted with the community on its draft plans for the pool in June and July this year. It released concept designs this month.
The new aquatic centre is proposed to contain four pools – a 50 metre lap pool, a learn to swim pool, a warm water exercise pool, and a leisure pool. It is also expected to feature a gym, sauna and steam room, and café.
The land for the project cost Kingston Council $14.6 million. The project is expected to cost more than $79 million to build, with $20 million coming from the federal government. Construction is expected to begin next year, and the pool is scheduled to open in 2026.
For more information visit kingston.vic.gov.au/new-centre.
First published in the Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News – 20 December 2023
