{"id":122224,"date":"2025-10-16T04:00:10","date_gmt":"2025-10-15T17:00:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/geelongtimes\/?p=122224"},"modified":"2025-10-16T13:40:28","modified_gmt":"2025-10-16T02:40:28","slug":"construction-to-begin-on-long-awaited-indoor-pool","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/geelongtimes\/news\/construction-to-begin-on-long-awaited-indoor-pool\/","title":{"rendered":"Construction to begin on long-awaited indoor pool"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>CONSTRUCTION on the long-awaited second stage of the North Bellarine Aquatic Centre in Drysdale will begin next month, following the appointment of a builder to complete the works.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center; margin: 20px 0;\">\n  <iframe loading=\"lazy\" \n    src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/video.php?height=314&#038;href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Freel%2F25557454157194745%2F&#038;show_text=false&#038;width=560&#038;t=0\" \n    width=\"560\" \n    height=\"314\" \n    style=\"border:none;overflow:hidden; display:inline-block;\" \n    scrolling=\"no\" \n    frameborder=\"0\" \n    allowfullscreen=\"true\" \n    allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share\"><br \/>\n  <\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<p>Ireland Brown Constructions &#8211; the Melbourne-based firm behind local projects, such as the Fairhaven Surf Life Saving Club and stages three and four of the Balmoral Quay development in Rippleside, has this week been selected as head contractor for the facility.<\/p>\n<p>City of Greater Geelong councillor Elise Wilkinson said the company was chosen for its &#8220;excellent project experience&#8221;, expertise and &#8220;value for money&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_30038\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30038\" style=\"width: 602px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-30038 \" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/10\/NBAC_View03E_Foyer_F_92967.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"602\" height=\"251\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-30038\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A render of the North Bellarine Aquatic Centre&#8217;s foyer. 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Image: SUPPLIED<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The $40.3 million project will include a 25m indoor swimming pool, a warm water pool, accessible change rooms, a gymnasium, group fitness rooms and a cafe.<\/p>\n<p>The existing entry pavilion will also be refurbished, and the car park extended.<\/p>\n<p>Works are expected to be completed in 2027.<\/p>\n<p>Corangamite federal member Libby Coker said stage two of the aquatic centre will build on the success of the facility&#8217;s 50m outdoor pool, which opened to the public in 2023.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;This project reflects the North Bellarine community&#8217;s long-held desire for an indoor local aquatic centre that offers swimming lessons and a safe welcoming place for people of all ages and abilities to swim, exercise and stay active.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I&#8217;m so proud that, together with the Victorian government and the City of Greater Geelong, we&#8217;re delivering a much-needed project that will bring the community together and help families live healthier, more connected lives.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_30038\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30038\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-30038 \" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/10\/NBAC_View04C_Pool_FI_92959.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"337\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-30038\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A render of the North Bellarine Aquatic Centre&#8217;s 25m indoor pool and warm water pool. 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Image: SUPPLIED<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Bellarine MP Alison Marchant said the facility would give locals year-round opportunities to stay active, build community connections and strengthen their water safety skills.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;This milestone marks an exciting step forward for a project eagerly anticipated by the Bellarine community \u2014 one that will also strengthen the local economy and create new jobs,&#8221; she said.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I can&#8217;t wait to see the community come together and make the most of these incredible new spaces.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The federal and Victorian governments have each committed $20 million to stage 2 of NBAC, with the city contributing up to $300,000.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CONSTRUCTION on the long-awaited second stage of the North Bellarine Aquatic Centre in Drysdale will begin next month, following the appointment of a builder to complete the works. 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