Diving into Aquatic Centre demolition
Published on 20 July 2020
Demolition of the indoor pool at the Goulburn Aquatic & Leisure Centre for stage one of the major redevelopment is scheduled to begin next Monday 20th July.
The redevelopment is a long awaited project that is the result of a number of years of planning, including by the original Aquatic Centre Working Party in 2016 and 2017. FDC Contracting will be undertaking the project, and are working through design amendment finalisation.
“As seen through the artist’s impressions of the project, the facility will link with Victoria Park nicely to allow access for community members enjoying the Adventure Playground or other aspects of the park.
“I know many parents who will be looking forward to being able to walk up to the Aquatic Centre café to grab a coffee or sandwich while the kids enjoy Victoria Park, or of course while swimming in this brilliant new facility when complete.”
Demolition of the existing indoor pool is expected to be completed by early September, when site works will officially kick off. Design amendments and the final constructoin certificate are also expected to be completed by this time.
Council informs the community that a small number of trees are being removed as part of the project. The final completed project will include extensive tree planting and landscaping to replace these and to ensure there is plenty of shade and cooler space for the summer months.
An important consideration of planning for demolition works has been to retain services for operation of the exsiting outdoor 50m pool – this has required liaison with service providers for electricity, gas, water and sewerage. Council intends to have the outdoor 50m pool open by September for community use.
Once demolition and construction are underway underway the southern carpark on Deccan Street will be closed to the public. During this time the easiest access to the Skate Park will be from Verner Street. Please note the Skate Park will be closed to the public on Wednesday 29th July while FDC Contracting utilises a crane to set up their temporary site amenities.