The Mill Park Leisure Centre will be closed to the public from Saturday (June 30) as work begins on the $25 million redevelopment of the site.
Whittlesea mayor Kris Pavlidis last week said the centre’s closure was aimed at minimising any long-term disruptions to the community.
The redevelopment works are set to start in July and are expected to be completed by mid-2020.
“We are confident the end result will be well worth the wait,” Cr Pavlidis said.
The redevelopment of the centre will include the installation of three new pools; a new café, retail area and reception; and a landscaped outdoor space with play equipment, barbecues and outdoor exercise equipment.
During the redevelopment, residents wanting to engage in aquatic activities will be able to visit the Thomastown Recreation and Aquatics Centre (TRAC) at 52 Main Street, Thomastown.
Existing Mill Park Leisure members have been contacted and offered the opportunity to transfer their memberships to TRAC.
On Saturday, the Mill Park Leisure Centre will celebrate 30 years of operation, with free group fitness classes, children’s activities, swimming, coffee, refreshments, a sausage sizzle and giveaways between 9am and 2pm.
See whittlesea.vic.gov.au/millparkleisure, facebook.com/CityOfWhittlesea or email mplc@whittlesea.vic.gov.au for information.
