Federation Council has engaged Hines Construction to deliver the new facility, scheduled to be opened to the public in March 2021.
“This is a very exciting project that will deliver a new, modern aquatic centre for our Council’s residents and visitors,” Federation Council Mayor Pat Bourke said.
“The community has told us what they want to see as part of this new facility, and now we’re working towards achieving a contemporary aquatic centre that caters to a variety of needs, and will be enjoyed for many years to come.”
Council made the decision to endorse option four, which consists of a 50 metre pool, learn to swim pool and splash park at an ordinary meeting of council in May 2019.
Funding for a splash park was announced in October last year by the NSW Government, which secured the foundation for a $750,000 splash park to be built as part of the redevelopment of the pool complex.
Since endorsing option four the council has been extremely proactive and investigated many options and models presented to them based on extensive community consultation. Council has been assisted throughout this process by the Swimming Pool Advisory Committee which consists of councillors, pool users, youth council members and swimming club representatives.
The project is expected to cost up to $10.3 million and will be funded by council, alongside monumental contributions from the NSW State Government.
Mayor Bourke said it is great to see work well underway on what will be a modern aquatic centre in the heart of the Federation Council region.
“This aquatic centre will be an asset not just for the community today, but one that will meet our communities’ needs for the next 50 years,” he said.
“The support council and our community has received from the NSW State Government in respect to this project is outstanding, and this project is a fine example of the success that can come from Local Government and State Government working together for the benefit of our communities.
“Council looks forward with anticipation to opening this facility to the public in March 2021 and having our residents and visitors enjoy the new space for many years to come.”
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