Victorian Premier opens upgraded gym at Noble Park Aquatic Centre

Member for Mulgrave and Premier of Victoria Daniel Andrews has visited the visited the City of Greater Dandenong’s Noble Park Aquatic Centre to officially open the facility new gym.

The $3.3 million project has delivered a two-storey development with a new community gym, personal training and group training space with more than 80 pieces of equipment, fitness rooms, member lounge, dedicated women’s and men’s accessible change areas.

This upgrade complements other projects in the works to transform Ross reserve as part of the Victorian Government’s investment of more than $1.6 billion in community sport and active recreation infrastructure since 2014.

Speaking about the new facility, Premier Andrews stated “the Noble Park Aquatic Centre is a local icon and a fantastic facility. This upgrade provides even more health and recreation opportunities for our community, close to home.

“We’re creating more opportunities for people to get active close to where they live and work.”

The completed all-abilities playground, new basketball court and jogging track funded by a $3.05 million investment and a new synthetic grass football pitch and sports pavilion currently underway with $2.85 million contribution from the Victorian Government.

With several clubs including Springvale City Soccer Club and Sandown Lions Football Club based at the reserve, the new synthetic soccer pitch will provide an extra field to cater for growing demand.

It includes fencing, two coaches and a competition grade lighting allowing for night matches and training.

The pavilion will provide local sports clubs with six female friendly change rooms, umpire rooms, three first aid rooms, storage and a canteen.

The facility is managed by City of Greater Dandenong's wholly-owned subsidiary South East Leisure (SEL) Pty Ltd.

Images: City of Greater Dandenong Chief Executive Jacqui Briggs-Weatherill with Premier Daniel Andrews at the opening (top) and City of Greater Dandenong Mayor Eden Foster joins Premier Daniel Andrews to unveil a plaque at the facility (below).