Decision considerations
Council has four main areas to consider for the new Hawthorn Aquatic & Leisure Centre.
1. Budget
The budget has already had to be increased because, among other things, the pool could not be ‘fixed’, but had to be replaced. Council has little capacity to further increase the budget within its current long term financial plan.
2. Limited size
Council has already promised the local community that the new centre will be built largely within the existing footprint. Council will not revoke this promise.
3. The future
Council must consider the needs of future generations. Whatever facilities are built need to be future-proof for the next 30+ years – that means the facility must be large enough to cater for further growth and leisure trends.
4. Your input
Council will consider current feedback and previous research and consultation. Because of the limited footprint and budget, Council needs to consider how to best use the space for the community.
Background
The centre's patrons have raised many concerns over recent years about the state of this facility, which is tired and no longer meets community expectations.
Council has agreed that a new Hawthorn Aquatic & Leisure Centre be developed covering the following key elements:
- New outdoor 50m x 20m pool for lap swimming and existing water polo.
- New building containing:
- 42 place crèche with associated outdoor play area
- lounge, waiting and café/kiosk area
- gymnasium and circuit room
- adaptable dry program spaces for spinning/cycling, aerobics, martial arts
- consulting health suites
- warm water pool for rehabilitation and gentle exercise (20m x 10m)
- reception/administration spaces
- associated change rooms and toilets/storage.
Other considerations
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