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Mitchell Leisure Services is inviting members of the community to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the heated pool at Seymour Sports and Aquatic Centre on Sunday 19th June.

An open day at the facility will include a range of fun activities including access to various fitness classes; a jumping castle; a D; a sausage sizzle; visits from the police, army and fire brigade and the chance to win prizes.

Harking back to the facility’s opening on Tuesday 18th June 2002 when then Victorian Minister for Sport and Recreation Justin Madden challenged former Australian world champion swimmer Michael Klim to a race.

While the result was never in doubt, the event drew a large crowd to the facility that has become an important part of the Seymour and district community.

Originally funded by the Victorian Government, Mitchell Shire Council and the Seymour Heated Indoor Pool Committee, the project has grown into an important part of the Seymour and district community.

The original gym was opened upstairs in December 2002, but the popularity of the space meant a larger area was needed.

The Chittick Park redevelopment was completed in 2013 and replaced the old gym with a new facility at the front of the Centre.

The Centre reduced its carbon footprint in 2019 when it became partially powered by 322 solar panels installed on the roof.

The project was funded by Mitchell Shire Council in collaboration with Mitchell Community Energy.

SSAC offers a wide range of facilities and services to cater for all ages and fitness levels including a fully equipped gym, 25 metre indoor heated pool, 15 metre indoor heated children’s splash pool and a sports stadium.

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