Stage one nears completion on North Bellarine Aquatic Centre

City of Greater Geelong has advised that stage one is almost complete on North Bellarine Aquatic Centre.

The building works on the outdoor 50-metre pool at North Bellarine Aquatic Centre are nearing completion with the pool currently being filled with water in preparation for final steps before it will be ready to open to the public later this year.

Last Friday the pool reached 60% capacity of water.

The newly constructed outdoor 50-metre, eight-lane heated pool has received substantial funding, with $10 million provided by the Australian Government and an additional $5.5 million from The Council. The state-of-the-art facility features accessible and changing places change facilities, an entry pavilion, a kiosk, as well as significant civil and landscaping works. It has been thoughtfully designed to cater to the needs of the entire community, providing a space for swimming carnivals, learn-to-swim programs, various aquatic activities, public meetings, and multi-purpose events.

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.

Work on the stage one project began in May 2022.

The City has received $20 million each in funding commitments from the Victorian and Australian Governments to deliver stage two, and the facility will be delivered within this $40 million budget.

Stage two of the North Bellarine Aquatic Centre will feature indoor facilities to complement the 50-metre heated outdoor pool.

Local State Member for Corangamite Libby Coker advised “key elements of stage two that are under consideration include lap swimming, warm water exercise, learn to swim and hydrotherapy.”

Image. North Bellarine Aquatic Centre Stage One concept