Waurn Ponds Sporting Complex construction on track to begin mid-year

WORKS to deliver a new multi-purpose sporting complex in Waurn Ponds are progressing rapidly, with new renders released late last month for public consultation before construction on the facility begins later this year.

The Waurn Ponds Sporting Complex, to be located in Ghazeepore Road in Mount Duneed, will feature six indoor multi-sport courts, a regional-level gymnastics facility, a dance hall and separate studio, and car parking, including electric vehicle charging spaces.

An artist’s impression of the dance hall. A separate dance studio will also be constructed, providing multi-purpose spaces for the community.

Consultation on the new designs will conclude on Thursday, April 24, and the community is encouraged to take the opportunity to share their views on the sporting complex online via the Engage Victoria website.

An artist’s impression of the Waurn Ponds Sporting Complex’s north western facade.

Member for Western Victoria Gayle Tierney celebrated the release of the artist impressions for the project, which promises to serve as a “cornerstone for health, wellbeing and community connection” in the Waurn Ponds area.

An artist’s impression of the regional-level gymnastic facilities to be constructed at the new facility. The hall will provide a training environment for competitive athletes.

“Planning for the Waurn Ponds Sporting Complex is well under way, and we were pleased to share the renders for the new design recently so our community can picture the fantastic facility we’re building,” she said.

An artist’s impression of the facility’s indoor multi-sport courts.

This will be the final opportunity for the community to provide feedback on the project, with the first stage of planning approval on track for mid-2025 and construction expected to begin in the third quarter of the year.

An artist’s impression of the facility’s indoor multi-sport courts, which will include retractable seating. Images: SUPPLIED

The Waurn Ponds Sporting Complex is one of five projects to be delivered in the Geelong and Surf Coast regions as part of the Regional Sports Infrastructure Package being rolled out by the Victorian government in the wake of the cancellation of the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

An artist’s impression of a multi-purpose room with the sporting complex.

Locally, these projects include the redevelopment of Corio’s Stead Park, for which new renders were also recently released, and the Armstrong Creek Sports Centre, on which construction is expected to begin this month.

For more information, or to provide feedback on the Waurn Ponds Sporting Complex, head to engage.vic.gov.au/waurn-ponds-sporting-complex