Following the June 2021 storm, the building contractors at the Monbulk Aquatic Centre have advised Yarra Ranges Council that the Centre is anticipated to be fully open in Spring 2022.
Yarra Ranges Council Mayor Jim Child said that like many storm-affected residents, Council has experienced a number of delays.
“We understand the frustration felt by the community at the delays in reopening the Monbulk pool and we’re grateful for the continued patience of our residents,” Cr Child said.
“Council is not exempt from the delays in construction being felt across our region and Australia, and like many of our storm-affected community we have experienced many of the same issues.”
“Over the past year, Council has ensured that the Health Club and some group fitness classes continue operating at the Centre and the good news is that if repair works remain on schedule, we will be able welcome people back to the pool in Spring, which is something that not only the community wants but also all the pool staff too.”
Since the June storm, all members at the Centre have had the opportunity to suspend, downgrade or adjust their memberships during the limited operation of the facility.
Cr Jim Child said Council will continue to keep the community informed while the repairs take place.
“We know that the Monbulk Aquatic Centre is very popular with residents, and we’ve been doing everything we can to minimise the impact of its closure and get people back into the pool as soon as possible.”
“With the additional works we were able to undertake, we will have a leisure centre with significant additional and fully functioning facilities. “
While the Monbulk Aquatic Centre is out of action, Kilsyth Centenary pool and the Yarra Centre are open for all to enjoy.
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