Upgrades complete at Whyalla Recreation Centre

The highly anticipated upgrade to the Whyalla Recreation Centre is now complete, with the community welcome back to enjoy the upgraded facilities.

Having staged an open day on Saturday 11th May, members of the community members can now enjoy the recreation and 25-metre pools, new water feature toys, as well as the upgraded spa and sauna.

Pleaseed that residents can now enjoy the upgrades facility, Whyalla City Council Mayor, Phill Stone advised "the community has made it clear how important this facility is to them, so we trust they’ll enjoy this extensive upgrade.

"We want to extend a huge thank you to everyone involved in the project - which resulted in a significant amount of work for local contractors and ongoing injection into the economy – as well as the community for their patience during the closure period.

“These current works will not only improve the facility for years to come, but also pave the way for larger upgrades in the future, which will always involve external funding.”

The Council also extended thanks to all contractors involved: Hydrilla, Steve White, See us Maintenance, WinPatrol, Aztec Glass, Impact Built, ALEP Electrical, Veolia, MC Labour Hire and Whyalla Bin Skip.

Site Manager for Hydrilla (the lead contractor on the project) Mick Coulthard, said it was a proud moment to see the project completed and the facility reopened to the community.

Coulthard stated "we’ve been committed to ensuring the highest quality of work, and that the upgrades were completed in a timely manner with a focus on safety and longevity.

“We also made every effort to prioritise local contractors, content and spend wherever possible - including sub-contracting local electricians, builders and labour hire and utilising local businesses such as retail, accommodation and equipment hire - to maximise the benefit for the Whyalla economy.”

During the works, the Centre offered a range of activities to keep the community connected and involved in their project. Their events received positive feedback from the community for providing fun and engaging activities during school holidays and weekends. Community groups were considered during this time, with the Whyalla Stingers Swim Club and the Aqua Aerobics group paying a visit to the Port Augusta Swim Centre.

Whyalla Recreation Centre Manager, James Adair expressed his gratitude for everyone who played a role in the upgrade, adding "we couldn’t be happier with the results.

"It was great to see the community enjoy a range of different activities; we hope to have some of these become regular activities for the centre moving forward."

Image: Representatives of some of the key local contractor companies involved in the Whyalla Recreation Centre, (from left): YMCA, Impact Built, WinPatrol, Veolia and Steve White Builders, as well as lead contractor Hydrilla.