Wurdi Baierr Aquatic and Recreation Centre

• Project typeAquatic and Health Centre
• Project scheduleWorks underway. Construction completion expected: 2026.
• Contractor nameKane Constructions

Information updated 11 December 2024

What’s happening now?

Works are offically underway on the Wurdi Baierr Aquatic and Recreation Centre.

Impacts during works

Initial works include preparing the site for construction, and building a new car park.

Fences have been installed enclosing the works site but people are still able to access the stadium, Banyul Warri Fields sport and recreation facilities and Grant Pavilion.

Existing car parks on Wadawurrung Way will still be available but please note:

• College Lane linking to the Surf Coast Highway is closed to public traffic until further notice.
• A two-way traffic loop will be in place in the Wadawurrung Way car park beside the Banyul Warri Fields netball courts.
• Other parking options are available. These are highlighted in blue on the above image.

Temporary closure of Vic Tantau Walk

As part of preliminary works, the Vic Tantau Walk (the pathway to the north of Council’s civic building) will be realigned.

The path is being realigned as it will be positioned next to a new car park, which is under construction. 

To allow for these works, the construction site fence has been extended and the path has been temporarily closed.

We expect the preliminary works including the realignment of the path and new car park to be completed – and opened - by March.

Preliminary works are expected to continue until early 2025, then main construction works are due to start in February 2025. 

We will keep you updated on any impacts during the works.

Council awarded Kane Constructions the contract to complete stage one construction of the centre following an extensive tender evaluation and value management process.

The centre will support health, wellbeing and water safety for the Surf Coast community.

Stage 1 works (expected to be completed by 2026) include:

• 25-metre indoor pool for lap/squad swimming
• Warm water indoor pool for exercise, hydrotherapy and leisure
• Gym and programs spaces
• Allied health suites
• Café and supporting amenities

Stage 2 works (currently in the planning phase) include:

• A dedicated indoor learn to swim pool
• Indoor splash park
• Spa, sauna and steam room
• More change rooms 

The design focuses on accessibility, and balancing environmental sustainability and energy efficiency with positive user experience and aesthetics.

Funding

The construction cost for stage 1 works is $46.34M (ex GST), with the Surf Coast Shire Council grateful to receive $20M from the Australian Government and $16.68M from the Victorian Government. This includes a $3.5 million grant from the Victorian Government’s ‘Growing Suburbs Fund’, and $180,000 from the Victorian Government’s ‘Changing Places’ funding to a facility within the centre.

Stage 2 works have been fully funded by the Victorian Government, with the amount to be confirmed.

Where is the centre being built?

The new centre will connect with Wurdi Baierr Stadium in Torquay and become its new primary entry point.

A total of 310 new car parks will be provided, along with new access paths and bike parking.

An indicative layout of the new facility and the proposed new car park is shown below.

A temporary parking area will be available during construction and Council has requested for staged activation of new car parks as they are constructed.

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Location

Wadawurrung Way, Torquay 3228  View Map

-38.306353,144.3223375

Wadawurrung Way , Torquay 3228

Wadawurrung Way , Torquay 3228

Wurdi Baierr Aquatic and Recreation Centre