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THE Greater Geelong community is invited to celebrate and farewell Norlane aquatic and leisure centre ‘Waterworld’ before it closes its doors for the final time.<\/p>\n

On Saturday, June 17, locals will have their chance to say goodbye to the facility at a community event featuring all day family friendly activities, memorabilia, photos and music and food.<\/p>\n

The following day, the facility will permanently close to allow for the continued construction of the brand-new Northern Aquatic and Community Hub on the same site.<\/p>\n

City of Greater Geelong Mayor, Trent Sullivan said Waterworld deserved a fitting send off.<\/p>\n

“Waterworld has brilliantly served Geelong’s northern suburbs and surrounding communities since its opening in 1965,” Cr Sullivan said.<\/p>\n

“Thousands of members of our community will have very fond memories and we encourage all of these people to come along on 17 June to say goodbye.”<\/p>\n

Famous for its large outdoor waterslides and its range of swimming and gym facilities, Deputy Mayor Anthony Aitken said Waterworld’s closure was both nostalgic and exciting.<\/p>\n

“This is a place where thousands of people have learned to swim, got fit, or spent their summers having fun,” Cr Aitken said.<\/p>\n

“While there’s no doubt it’s a little sad to see it go, the exciting part is that we have this amazing new facility not far away.<\/p>\n

“The Northern Aquatic and Community Hub is going to be incredible, and just like Waterworld, it will very quickly become a cherished place for our local community.”<\/p>\n

The $65.6 million Northern Aquatic and Community Hub is slated to open in early 2024.<\/p>\n

Members of Waterworld can access a pop-up gym facility from June 17 onwards at the nearby Corio Leisuretime Sports Precinct on Anakie Road until the Northern Aquatic and Community Hub is complete.<\/p>\n

For more information about the Waterworld farewell celebration, please visit www.geelongaustralia.com.au\/waterworld<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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