Brimbank Aquatic and Wellness Centre opens offering community an array of services

After many years of planning and development, Brimbank City Council has advised that its much-anticipated new Brimbank Aquatic and Wellness Centre in Taylors Road, Keilor Downs has reached completion and is now open.

The new health and wellbeing hub offers the community a place to exercise, be healthy and have fun while accessing an array of services all under the one roof.

Features include

• A 50 metre, 10 lane Olympic-sized swimming pool

• Two massive water slides

• Childrens’ splash park with slides and water features

• Warm water exercise pool with separate spa, steam room and sauna

• Health club across two levels accessible 24/7

• Four dedicated group fitness studios for classes such as Reformer Pilates, yoga and cycle

• Six suite wellness centre

• Fresh food café with indoor/outdoor dining areas

• Crèche

• Community program room and more.

Also on board at the Centre over the coming weeks are tenant partner services with National Disability Insurance Scheme provider Distinctive Options, and community support agencies, Comm Unity Plus Services Ltd and Good Shepherd Australia New Zealand delivering integrated services aimed at improving the lives of residents in Melbourne’s west.

The Brimbank Aquatic and Wellness Centre also boasts some impressive energy efficient credentials and in May 2022 was recognised for its ‘world-leading’ sustainable design by the Green Building Council of Australia.  The centre has now achieved their highest rating, a 6-Star Green Star Design & As Built v1.2 score, making it the first indoor aquatic centre in Australia to achieve this rating.

Community Open Day
To celebrate the opening of the Brimbank Aquatic and Wellness Centre, and to thank the community for their patience, a special community day is being planned for Sunday 2nd October.

Brimbank Mayor Jasmine Nguyen advised “Brimbank Councillors are very pleased to have delivered the new world-class Brimbank Aquatic and Wellness Centre for our community.

“To see the doors finally open on this spectacular centre after many years of planning, development and construction is heart-warming and we’re very excited to now welcome you inside to enjoy what’s on offer.

“We also look forward to seeing you at the Community Open Day on Sunday 2nd October.”

The Brimbank Aquatic and Wellness Centre is supported by a $2 million grant from the Victorian Government.  The Australian Government has committed $1.53 million towards an integrated renewable energy system, through the Australian Renewable Energy Agency's (ARENA) Advancing Renewables Program.

Nonethless, Victoria's opposition has criticised the project with Liberal Party Victoria leader, Matthew Guy saying it was "a missed opportunity" saying that a Liberal/National Government will invest $10 million towards Stage 2 of the project, delivering a new outdoor pool at the facility.

For more information visit bawc.brimbank.vic.gov.au 

Images from top: Brimbank Aquatic and Wellness Centre's waterslides, spa, Reformer Pilates studio and cycle studio. Courtesy Brimbank Council