The Northern Aquatic and Community Hub construction in Norlane is complete, with the centre opening next month.
The $65.6 million facility will open to the public on February 19 after Kane Constructions achieved practical completion in the days before Christmas.
City of Greater Geelong mayor Trent Sullivan said opening preparations were well underway, and announcing the opening date was a huge milestone.
“This is an exciting day for the whole community, especially for residents in our northern suburbs who have looked forward to this moment for a long time,” he said.
“A lot of hard work has gone in to making this dream a reality, and the end result is going to be incredible.”
The new hub will feature a lap pool, a waterplay area, waterslides, warm water and learn-to-swim pool, a spa, a steam room, a large multi-purpose community performance hall, childcare facilities, health consulting suites, and extensive landscaped outdoor public open spaces.
Deputy Prime Minister and Federal Member for Corio Richard Marles said the community was excited about the centre’s opening.
“This is an exciting time for the northern suburbs, who will have access not only to the pools and aquatic facilities, but to additional support services,” he said.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place with government funding partners on February 9 in the lead-up to the public opening date, with the Webstar’s Swim School program to begin on February 12.
The centre received $48.84 million from the Council, $8.5 million from the state government and $8.26 million from the federal government.
Northern Aquatic and Community Hub is a working title for the facility with public consultation on four proposed names open at yoursay.geelongaustralia.com.au/NACHnaming
