This survey has now concluded. Thank you to everyone who took the time to comment on the proposed concept designs. Please find below an update on the project.
The community was overall very positive about the concept
designs presented for the proposed new Charlestown Leisure Centre. Council has
listened to your feedback and incorporated changes into the designs.
Some changes to the designs included creating a lighter feel
to the structure, a more efficient layout of the pool, some carpark layout
changes, and the additions of a spa, steam room, sauna, plus a Changing Places
room specially designed for those with high needs. The proposed 50m outdoor
pool now accommodates men’s competition water polo.
In August, the designs were submitted for Development
Approval. Once approved by Council, approval will be sought with the Joint
Regional Planning Panel, with an expected response anticipated by early 2016.
Here are the features of the proposed new Charlestown
Leisure Centre:
- Eight-lane 50m outdoor pool with access lift and
marshalling area incorporating men’s competition water polo area.
- Indoor aquatic centre with:
- Eight-lane 25m pool with access lift
- 18m multi-function indoor pool with access lift
- Large indoor water play area
- Café/social zone with indoor and outdoor seating
- Short-term child minding
- Outdoor covered seating for 500
- Multipurpose meeting room
- Family change rooms
- Sauna, spa and steam room
- Changing Places room for those with high needs
- Large fitness gym with program and allied health
rooms overlooking indoor and outdoor pools
- All abilities access
- Formal carparking with a bio-retention basin to
filter out pollutants
- Improved coordination of pools and facilities to
provide greater flexibility of spaces and all-year round use
- Sustainable design principles.
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