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Wellington Shire Council has advised that the $23 million redevelopment of its Aqua Energy Leisure Centre in the Victorian community of Sale is set to get underway in October, with local company Brooker Builders leading the project.

Set to transform the Centre, the multi-million redevelopment project is being undertaken with accessibility at the forefront of the design.

Once complete it will include an entirely new wet area, including a new state-of-the-art 25 metre pool and hall, zero depth water play area, fully accessible single level pool deck for universal access, brand new change facilities, a Changing Places Facility, new sauna, and a long-awaited dedicated learn-to-swim office and coordination space.

The gym will see 24-hour access provided, improving accessibility and providing members with access when it suits them best.

Advising that the redevelopment is a once in a generation project that will deliver state-of-the-art aquatic facilities to the Wellington community, Wellington Shire Council Mayor, Ian Bye stated “the project is a key component of our Council Plan and one that represents a major investment in the long-term health and wellbeing of our community.

"We have worked closely with the community and key industry stakeholders to design a contemporary community facility that is focused on accessibility and sustainability, meeting the needs of local people, regardless of where they come from, or their socio-economic background.

"Aqua Energy is a treasured community space with an excellent reputation, however the current facility needs a major upgrade to service our growing community.

"I thank the local community for their support and patience through years of planning to deliver this new and improved leisure facility, and I look forward to construction getting started in just a few weeks' time.”

In advance of construction preparation works are already underway. However, they are not expected to impact current services, although users are advised to be prepared for some service impacts as construction progresses from October.

Wellington Shire Council advises that it is finalising service continuity plans to ensure there is minimal disruption to usual services and programming, providing more information in the coming weeks.

Users are encouraged to sign up for the Aqua Energy mailing list available on the Aqua Energy website to ensure they receive important redevelopment updates, including changes to services and programming.

The new Aqua Energy Leisure Centre is expected to be fully complete by June 2025.

Click here for more information about the project.

Images: Concepts for the new Aqua Energy Leisure Centre. Credit: Wellington Shire Council.

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