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Pool project set to make a splash
Aqua Energy, is progressing well and promises long-term social and economic benefits, thanks to federal, state, and local government funding, plus local contractor involvement and philanthropic support.
The largest capital works projects in Wellington Shire is on track, with the Sale Swimming Pool Complex set to provide long-term social and economic benefits, according to the Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester. Now known as Aqua Energy, the pool complex redevelopment has involved major funding commitments from all levels of government, and local contractors are undertaking the work on behalf of the Council.
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester says the Aqua Energy redevelopment is on track with the Sale Swimming Pool Complex set to provide long-term social and economic benefits
Revitalising Aqua Energy
Mr Chester said, "The collaboration between federal, state and local government is delivering vital infrastructure that is supporting the economy through local jobs and will deliver long-term health and wellbeing benefits. On top of government funding, there has been philanthropic support through the John Leslie Foundation to undertake this much-needed facility redevelopment. Gippsland business, Brooker Builders, has been contracted to deliver the project with the redevelopment on track to be completed by July 2025 as planned."
New gym toilets and kitchen storage area, gym entrance ramp, front landscaping, and demolition works have been completed while tiling for upgraded change facilities, a new pool deck foundation, and exterior wall brickwork are all well underway. Following the redevelopment, Aqua Energy will feature a new 25-metre pool, indoor zero-depth play space, change rooms, a new sauna, 24-hour gym access, and improved accessibility.
Pictures from Darren Chester MP website.
Source: http://gippsland.com/
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