Construction of three major new community facilities could begin early in 2022, with the City of Greater Geelong council to consider awarding building contracts for the combined $79.2 million projects on Tuesday night.
Tenders for the Northern Aquatic and Community Hub in Norlane, stage one of the North Bellarine Aquatic Centre in Drysdale, and the Armstrong Creek West Community Hub have all been listed on the council’s December 14 meeting agenda.
The Northern Aquatic and Community Hub is a major redevelopment of Waterworld and Centenary Hall in Norlane.
It is being delivered through a $44.84 million commitment from the council, with an $8.5 million contribution from the Victorian government and $8.262 million from the federal Government.
The proposed construction contract to be considered by the council is for just under $54.73 million of the project’s total $61.6 million budget.
Stage one of the North Bellarine Aquatic Centre will see construction of a heated 50-metre outdoor pool and supporting facilities at the Drysdale Sports Precinct.
The project has received a $10 million contribution from the federal government and a $5.15 million commitment from the City.
The proposed construction contract to be considered at the meeting is for just over $13.03 million.
The Armstrong Creek West Community Hub, to be built on Unity Drive, will provide a new kindergarten, maternal child health centre, consulting services, and multipurpose community and activity spaces.
The $13 million project is being funded with $2.25 million from the Victorian government, with the remainder coming from the City of Greater Geelong.
The proposed construction contract is for $11.45 million.
For all three projects, the council will consider a panel recommendation for a preferred tenderer.
Mayor Stephanie Asher said the meeting would be significant for a number of communities.
“These projects are spread out in different parts of our region and all shape as very important for their local communities,” she said.
Tuesday night’s council meeting is at City Hall and will begin at 6pm.
The agenda is now available online at geelongaustralia.com.au/meetings.
The meeting will be open to the community – all attendees must be fully vaccinated – and can be viewed live online.
