Planning permit approved for new aquatic and leisure centre
Published on 21 March 2024
The planning permit for Kingston’s new aquatic and leisure centre has been approved, bringing us one major step closer to breaking ground on this very exciting project.
The design for the new centre has been shaped by over 6,500 community submissions across five stages of consultation and is progressing well.
A construction contractor will be engaged this year, with the new centre expected to welcome over 400,000 visitors annually when completed.
Kingston Mayor Jenna Davey-Burns said the planning permit approval is another significant milestone in this landmark project.
“This is a huge project for our Kingston community and it’s great that we can keep ticking off these key steps. Next is finalising the design and locking in our builder,” Cr Davey-Burns said.
“This new centre is another way we are supporting the health and wellbeing of our community and it will be an asset for people of all ages and interests. From learning to swim, building strength in the gym, and elite level swim training, to warm water exercise and rehabilitation – it will have it all!
“I can’t wait for our concept to soon become a thriving hub of conversation, connection, laughter, fun learning and yes - a heap of splashing. Importantly, the new centre will also include quiet areas as well.
Melaleuca Ward Councillor Tim Cochrane said the project represents a major investment in the future health and wellbeing of our community.
“Major projects of this scale and value to our community are really uplifting to be involved in and it’s been great to have so many people providing input and along for the ride. The feedback we have received throughout from the community has been instrumental in the informing what will be in this centre and the design,” Cr Cochrane said.
The new centre will include:
- Four pools: multi-purpose lap swimming pool (50m), learn to swim pool, warm water exercise pool (therapy), and leisure pool
- Gym and fitness facilities
- Spa, sauna, and steam room
- Café with outdoor seating
- Foyer, car parking, and change rooms
To keep up to date with all things new aquatic and leisure Centre head to kingston.vic.gov.au/new-centre.