By Jena Carr
Part of a Torquay road will soon be closed to the public to allow for construction of the Surf Coast Aquatic and Health Centre (SCAHC).
Surf Coast Shire Council unanimously decided to discontinue 2535 square meters of Wadawurrung Way during its Tuesday, April 23, meeting.
Councillor Rose Hodge said the road would be used for vehicle access to a new car park for the SCAHC and as a connection between Merrijig Drive and Surf Coast Highway.
“Hopefully it’s very soon on the SCAHC. So, this road now will be slightly deviated to allow that to happen,” she said.
Cr Paul Barker said no submissions were received during the proposal’s community engagement process.
“Though I disagree with the decision that resulted in this discontinuance being necessary, given that’s occurred, I don’t see any need to not support this motion,” he said.
Design plans for the SCAHC were approved by council on August 8 last year, which required the use of Wadawurrung Way, with the proposal approved for community engagement on February 27.
The proposal looks to provide ease of access to the SCAHC and to promote traffic flow around the precinct, with external stakeholders Powercor and Barwon Water consulted on the proposal.
The SCAHC will feature an indoor 25-metre pool, 20-by-10-metre indoor program pool, gym, allied health suites and associated landscape and car parking areas.
