New Aquatic and Leisure Centre

Construction commencement: Late 2025 
Facility operational: 2028

Melton City Council is planning for the new Aquatic and Leisure Centre which will feature indoor pools, splash play areas, water slides, spas, a sauna, sensory aquatic space (the first of its kind in Australia), health and fitness areas, allied health spaces, an outdoor beach pool, change facilities and a café a meeting/function space and a roof top deck.

The Centre will offer inclusive and accessible facilities which support a healthy, connected community. 

Location

The new Aquatic Centre will be located on Beattys Road, Fraser Rise within the Plumpton Precinct Structure Plan.  Situated just 30km north-west of Melbourne, this state-of-the-art facility promises to offer current and future residents access to world-class swimming and leisure amenities.

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The Building

Working towards obtaining a prestigious 5-Star Green Star sustainability certification, the state-of-the-art Plumpton Aquatic and Leisure Centre will promote community wellbeing and environmental consciousness for future generations.

The Centre is designed to meet the needs of our community well into the future, integrating cutting-edge features, including Australia’s first-ever aquatic sensory pool. This unique space will provide an inclusive experience for individuals of all abilities, ensuring that everyone can enjoy the benefits of water-based recreation.

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Services and Facilities

The new Plumpton Aquatic and Leisure Centre aims to support a healthy, active community with a range of facilities.

The Centre’s main purpose is to offer recreational aquatic and fitness areas, inclusive sensory spaces, and a variety of aquatic, health, fitness and recreation activities.

The Centre will also provide supporting services such as a rooftop deck, social gatherings and sports events.

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Tenants

Council welcomes expressions of interest from allied health professionals, community service and education providers and wellness groups seeking consulting within a dedicated health and wellbeing area of the facility.

Tenancies may also integrate use of aquatic facilities to complement their service delivery.

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FAQs

When will the Plumpton Aquatic and Leisure Centre be opened? Will the facility be open in summer only or all year round?

Find answers to frequently asked questions about the new Plumpton Aquatic and Leisure Centre.

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Community consultation

Residents, alongside other stakeholders, were invited to participate in community consultation during May 2024. Feedback was sought on the Centre’s design themes, the importance of individual services and facilities and how the community see themselves using the Centre.

Council approved the masterplan at its meeting on 22 July 2024, with the following additional features included based on the consultation:

  • A multipurpose/events space and rooftop deck
  • An additional second program pool for learn to swim and aqua aerobics
  • Refinement of the aquatic sensory space layout
  • Relocation of the gym to the ground floor and group fitness to the first floor
  • Increased car parking.

Following the masterplan approval, schematic designs will be now developed with construction expected to commence in late 2025 and set to open in 2028. 


Funding

This project received $15 million from the Australian Government’s Thriving Suburbs Program. 


To learn more about previous community consultation on this project visit Melton Conversations