Fawkner Leisure Centre is 1 of 6 Aquatic and Leisure Centres owned by Merri-bek City Council.

Following an investment of $36.8 million in redevelopment, the much-loved facility will reopen on Sunday 8 December, in time for the 2024/25 summer season

In 2021 extensive community consultation and concept planning for this development was undertaken. A decision was then made based on community feedback and the project cost to deliver the project in 2 stages:

Stage 1—Opening 8 December 2024

Stage 1 of the redevelopment will include:

• New outdoor 50m pool,
• New outdoor family water play pool, landscape works, barbeques and barbeque shelter
• New indoor sauna, steam room and spa
• Updated indoor 25m pool and learn to swim zone
• Updated change facilities
• New gym and gym equipment, along with new program spaces,
• New foyer, reception and café lounge area, and,
• An all-electric site, aligning with Council’s zero carbon objectives

Stage 2 - Post 2030

Stage 2 of the redevelopment in future years will include:

• Warm water program pool,
• An extension of changerooms, and,
• A new family change hub.

Project Architect: Co-Op Studio have continued as the architect throughout the project. They have extensive experience in designing community facilities with lasting social, economic, and environmental benefits.

Project Builder: Built Environs are the appointed as the contract builder. They have extensive experience in delivering design and construction projects specific to aquatic and leisure centres, and complex facilities. The project team have delivered multiple aquatic centre projects including East Keilor Leisure Centre, Camberwell Grammar School Sports Centre, and the Junction Oval Redevelopment.

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