A major milestone was reached last week as the North Bellarine Aquatic Centre starts to take shape.
Building works on the outdoor 50-metre pool are nearing completion as it fills with water in preparation for final steps before it will be ready to open to the public later this year.
On Friday June 23, mayor Trent Sullivan and Member for Corangamite Libby Coker toured the stage one facility near Drysdale as the pool reached 60 percent capacity of water. Member for Bellarine Alison Marchant also joined the tour.
The eight-lane heated pool has received substantial funding, with $10 million provided by the Australian government and an additional $5.5 million from council.
The North Bellarine Aquatic Centre project has expanded into the northern end of the sports precinct with its own access road off Peninsula Drive.
The pavilion building, a prominent component of the aquatic centre, is nearing completion with the installation of external cladding, screens, and final minor works underway.
The changerooms have already been completed internally, with minor external works remaining on the building roof. The pool plant room and landscaping are ongoing and will be the final items to be finished.
Mayor Trent Sullivan said he was excited to see the North Bellarine Aquatic Centre taking shape.
“The filling of the outdoor 50-metre pool at North Bellarine Aquatic Centre marks a significant milestone, bringing us one step closer to providing our community with a world-class swimming facility,” he said.
“This new aquatic centre means residents of the surrounding Bellarine community will no longer have to travel to Geelong to access a 50-metre pool. We’re bringing the joy of swimming right to their doorstep.
“The collaboration between council and the Australian government has enabled us to realise the vision of the North Bellarine Aquatic Centre, a space designed to foster health, wellness, and inclusivity for all.”
