Hornsby Council unveils refurbished and more accessible Galston Aquatic Centre

Hornsby Shire Council has marked the reopening of its upgraded Galston Aquatic and Leisure Centre (GALC).

The refurbishments to the popular facility included the installation of a new roof and the addition of a large, family changing room as well as a multi-purpose changing area equipped with hoists and adult changing tables - greatly improving accessibility for people with disability or undergoing rehabilitation.

In addition to functional improvements, a modernisation of the Centre's aesthetics makes for a more comfortable, family-friendly environment suitable for the diverse needs of the surrounding community, from the learn-to-swim families, attendees of the popular aqua fitness classes as well as squad training and events for local swimming groups.

The official reopening of the Centre on Saturday (3rd February) saw a range of dignitaries on the pool deck including Hornsby Shire Mayor Philip Ruddock, State Member for Hornsby Matt Kean and Hornsby Shire Councillor Janelle McIntosh (representing NSW Minister for Sport Stephen Kamper).

Commenting on the improved facility, Mayor Ruddock noted “it (is) an honour to cut this ribbon today and reopen the doors to such a treasured community asset in Galston. The Galston Aquatic and Leisure Centre is an important amenity of the area and crucial for our local children to learn to swim and be pool-safe.

"The improvements to change rooms and enhanced accessibility are simply essential to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed and safe at our pools, whether they're learning to swim or swimming for fitness or leisure. Who knows, they could be Hornsby Shire's next swimming Olympian"

Adding that projects like these show the NSW Government's commitment to delivering quality infrastructure that meets the current and future needs of the community, a statement from Minister Kamper added “projects such as these show the vital role that sporting infrastructure plays in keeping communities healthy, active and connected by providing a place for people of all ages and abilities to swim for fun, fitness or their Olympic aspirations

Click here for more information about the Galston Aquatic and Leisure Centre.

Images: The upgraded Galston Aquatic and Leisure Centre (top) and dignitaries at Saturday's reopeing (below). Credit: Hornsby Shire Council.