The wait is almost over! Doveton Pool’s upgraded 50-meter outdoor pool is set to re-open to the community on Saturday 21 November.
The much-loved outdoor pool has been re-vitalised through a major upgrade, alongside an extensive refurbishment of the nearby pool building.
The pool now includes an accessibility entry ramp, reduced pool depth to make the pool more accessible for the whole community, and new water treatment and plant room.
While the re-construction of the pool building now includes a welcoming entry and reception area, modern change rooms and toilets, and a family change village, Changing Places facility, first aid room, staff amenities, storage and kitchen area.
Mayor Michelle Crowther joined the Hon. Julian Hill MP, Deputy Premier the Hon. Gabrielle Williams MP and fellow Councillors Cr Anthony Walter, Cr Lyntelle Pereira and Cr Shane Taylor to celebrate this key milestone and the re-opening of the pool to the public.
“We know how much the Pool means to this community, and I want to acknowledge the hard work of many locals who have advocated to ensure this pool remains here for future generations,” said Cr Crowther.
“I’d like to thank the local community for their patience while this work has been underway. We can’t wait to see people back in the water this summer,” said Cr Crowther.
This latest milestone is only the first of a number of upgrades coming to Doveton Pool as part of an almost $19 million redevelopment.
Future improvements coming to the precinct include a new playground, recommissioning of the program pools and a new waterslide.
“The City of Casey has invested over $10 million from our Capital Works Program into this facility. I can’t wait to be back here in a year when the new playground has been built and the transformation is complete,” said Cr Crowther.
This project is supported by the Australian Government’s Thriving Suburbs Program, which provided $7.5 million in grant funding, which Council has invested more than $10.6 million.
The Doveton Pool will be open to the public from Saturday 21 November.
- For opening hours visit: caseyleisure.com.au/
- For details on the Doveton Pool Upgrades project visit: conversations.casey.vic.gov.au/doveton-pool
