Goulburn Mulwaree Council seeks to advance aquatic centre redevelopment plans

With the facility closed as part of Coronavirus enforcement measures, Goulburn Mulwaree Council is looking to bring forward its planned $30 million redevelopment of Goulburn Aquatic and Leisure Centre.

Last week, Councillors considered a report which proposes bringing forward demolition of the indoor pool hall, while the project’s contractor works on design amendments and preparing a modified development application.

Goulburn Mulwaree Council Mayor Bob Kirk said it would be remiss not to take advantage of the opportunity presented by the continued closure of the facility.

Mayor Kirk explained "our original intention was to keep the indoor pool open throughout the 2020 winter, however the Goulburn Aquatic Centre has now been closed for a month and we expect this to continue for some time due to COVID-19.

“If we can bring forward demolition works while the centre is closed, we can obviously minimise impact on the community and make some gains on the entire construction program. Demolition works can proceed under the current development consent for the project.”

The $30 million redevelopment will replace the existing 25-metre pool with an eight-lane pool, and include two new indoor pools, plus the replacement of all amenities, including changing rooms, plus a cafe and new gymnasium.

Image: Concept for the recreational area at the Goulburn Aquatic and Leisure Centre.