Construction of Wurdi Baierr

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Construction of our newly-named Wurdi Baierr Aquatic and Recreation Centre will start in February.

Contractor Kane Constructions has been carrying out preliminary work including building of a new car park on the north Torquay site since November.

Now the $46.3m centre is about to take shape, scheduled for completion late in 2026.

The centre will bring health, wellbeing and water safety benefits for people of all ages and abilities for generations to come.

The new name for the centre was announced at a sod-turning ceremony in December, attended by Federal Member for Corangamite Libby Coker and Victorian Member for Western Victoria Gayle Tierney.

Wadawurrung woman Corrina Eccles announced and unveiled the centre’s new name and logo.

Wurdi Baierr is Wadawurrung Language for ‘big gathering place’. The new centre will adjoin and share its entry point with the existing Wurdi Baierr Stadium.

Stage one works on the centre will include:

  • 25-metre indoor pool for lap/squad swimming
  • warm water indoor pool for exercise, hydrotherapy and leisure
  • gym and program spaces
  • allied health suites
  • café and supporting amenities.

Stage two works in planning include:

  • a dedicated indoor learn to swim pool
  • indoor splash park
  •  spa, sauna and steam room
  • additional change rooms.

The cost for stage one works is $46.34m, with Council grateful to receive $20m from the Australian Government and $16.68 million from the Victorian Government.

Stage two works will be fully funded by the Victorian Government.

Find more information via surfcoast.vic.gov.au/aquatic.

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L-R: Deputy Mayor Libby Stapleton, Member for Corangamite Libby Coker, Community Reference Group member Kate Eddiehausen, Member for Western Victoria Gayle Tierney, Mayor Mike Bodsworth and Community Reference Group member Colin Fowler, with future centre users.



 

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