A North Bellarine Aquatic Centre Community Advisory Panel will be formed to help identify several design options for the second stage of the Drysdale facility.
City of Greater Geelong mayor Trent Sullivan encouraged residents to consider joining the volunteer panel, which will help provide a community perspective on the design options for the second stage of the aquatic centre.
“This is an opportunity for people from across our community to have their say and help guide the delivery of this long-awaited community facility,” he said.
“Providing ongoing opportunities for community members to share their feedback on the plans means we’ll achieve the best outcome.”
The panel will consist of up to 12 members that represent the following areas of interest within the community:
local schools
aquatic clubs, users
North Bellarine Advocacy Group (NBAG)
specific users (ie culturally and linguistically diverse and disability groups)
additional expertise in aquatic design.
Stage one of the project is well underway and includes an eight lane 50-metre outdoor heated pool, all abilities change facilities, an entry pavilion, a kiosk, tiered covered seating, landscaped community lawn area with umbrellas, more than 100 trees and parking for 60 cars.
The City of Greater Geelong has an election commitment of $20 million from the Victorian government in addition to the federal government’s commitment of $20 million towards stage two of the North Bellarine Aquatic Centre.
Bellarine Ward councillor Stephanie Asher said having people from different backgrounds share ideas will help deliver the best community facility.
“I’m proud that we’re delivering on our commitments to the Bellarine community with a new pool that supports the health and wellbeing of local residents,” Cr Asher said.
“Bellarine ward councillors have been on this journey with the community since the beginning and our strong advocacy for this facility will continue.”
Residents are encouraged to apply at yoursay.geelongaustralia.com.au before 9am on Monday December 19.
