Belgravia Leisure announced as operating partner of Mount Gambier's Wulanda Recreation and Convention Centre

The City of Mount Gambier has announced Belgravia Leisure as the operating partner of the state-of-the-art Wulanda Recreation and Convention Centre.

General Manager City and Community Growth Tim Coote said that working with Belgravia Leisure will attract a range of events to Mount Gambier and deliver the best value and quality services to the community.

Coote enthused “we are very excited to have reached this significant milestone and look forward to working in partnership with Belgravia Leisure to activate and manage this game-changing facility for our community to enjoy and to provide ongoing economic benefit to the city.”

With more than 30 years of experience in the leisure and recreation industry, Belgravia Leisure currently manages 220 sport, leisure and tourism sites across Australia and New Zealand.

Belgravia Leisure Chief Executive Nick Cox said Belgravia Leisure was honoured to be appointed manager and operator of the Wulanda Recreation and Convention Centre.

Cox advised “Belgravia Leisure is proud to partner with the City of Mount Gambier to manage the Wulanda Recreation and Convention Centre in Mount Gambier. This multi-purpose facility is designed to be a community space, with facilities and activities welcoming all ages and abilities, including children, families, youth, community groups, recreational and organised sports, and those with special needs.

“This development will provide substantial year-round indoor facilities, addressing many community needs. We are looking forward to working with Council in connecting the community to leisure.”

Belgravia Leisure will commence staff recruitment in the coming months with various roles on offer to locals and suitably experienced individuals.

Catherine Foreman, Belgravia Leisure SA State Manager, said that the company is committed to supporting the local economy adding “this means hiring local staff, engaging local suppliers, and keeping regional economies healthy through investing in resources from the area.”

The partnership enables Council to work together with Belgravia Leisure to maximise the use and community benefit of the facility by tapping into their established connections and networks. Belgravia Leisure also has a proven record of attracting state and national sporting and recreation events, conferences, and conventions and partnering with the government to manage community facilities of all shapes and sizes.

Interested community members looking for further information about user fees and membership/career opportunities are encouraged to visit www.wulanda.com.au.

Image: City of Mount Gambier General Manager City Infrastructure and project sponsor Barbara Cernovskis (left), Belgravia Leisure Chief Operating Officer Anthony McIntosh, City of Mount Gambier General Manager City and Community Growth Tim Coote, Cr Sonya Mezinec and Belgravia Leisure SA State Manager Catherine Foreman on-site at the Wulanda Recreation and Convention Centre.