Progress continues on the Winchelsea Swimming Pool and Barwon River Loop projects, with works set to begin this year.
Construction on the Winchelsea Swimming Pool redevelopment will soon begin after demolition on the former facilities is complete by the end of March.
Works will include the replacement of 25-metre leisure pools, a zero-depth splash park, pool concourse renewals and drainage, and a new amenity building.
Stage two of Winchelsea’s Barwon River Loop, north of the Princess Highway bluestone bridge, will link with stage one to create a two-kilometre path connecting Winchelsea’s four quadrants.
A pedestrian bridge will replace an existing culvert crossing near Armytage Street, and viewing platforms will be installed on both river banks between the two bridges.
Surf Coast Shire councillor Adrian Schonfelder said he thanked community members, Eastern Maar Gulidjan artist Ebony Hickey, and Wadawurrung artist Billy-Jay O’Toole for their input on the works.
“Our pool has been such a valued asset for fun-seeking families and exercise-seeking individuals from across our district for such a long time,” he said.
“This redevelopment will ensure that these activities will continue well into the future… and stage one of the river loop has proven very popular with community members and visitors.
“I am sure that extension of the loop and addition of a second pedestrian bridge will be very welcome, helping to improve all abilities access to our beautiful river environment.”
The Winchelsea Swimming Pool had reached the end of its serviceable life since it opened in 1963, with community engagement input and a reference group helping inform redevelopment designs.
Winchelsea project updates are available at surfcoast.vic.gov.au/WinchProjects
