Winchelsea Pool nearing completion

Replacement of the much-loved community asset is one of four significant projects enhancing the town’s Barwon Terrace riverside precinct as a place for healthy activity and family fun.

The adjoining Barwon River Loop Walk, with new bridge and viewing platforms, is also expected to be completed early in 2025, complementing the soon-to-be-completed Adventure Play Space and newly-landscaped gathering space shelter.

The pool is sure to be a hit for community members and visitors, with addition of a splash park to new 25-metre and leisure pools and amenities building.

Opening celebrations will include free-entry days with giveaways, music, games and tours.

Visit surfcoast.vic.gov.au/WinchPool for the latest details.

Installation of the bridge and viewing platforms completing the Loop Walk is also scheduled for February.

The loop north of the Princes Highway will link with an existing path to the south, creating a two-kilometre path connecting Winchelsea’s four quadrants and better connecting the community with the river environment.

The bridge will replace an existing culvert crossing, and the platforms will acknowledge Eastern Maar Country on the western bank and Wadawurrung Country on the eastern bank.

The platforms will feature artwork designed by Eastern Maar Gulidjan artist Ebony Hickey and Wadawurrung artist Billy-Jay O’Toole.

Stay in touch with Winchelsea project developments via surfcoast.vic.gov.au/WinchProjects.

Image: Work on Winchelsea’s $8.2 million new pool is nearing completion, with opening celebrations set for February.