Brimbank Council is excited to announce the new Brimbank Aquatic and Wellness Centre in Taylors Road, Keilor Downs has reached completion and opens its brand new doors today.
The new state-of-the-art centre is a unique health and wellbeing hub with lots to offer. It’s a place where the community can exercise, be healthy and have fun while accessing these services all under the one roof.
“Brimbank Councillors are very pleased to have delivered the new world-class Brimbank Aquatic and Wellness Centre for our community,” said Brimbank Mayor Cr Jasmine Nguyen.
“To see the doors finally open on this spectacular centre after many years of planning, development and construction is heart-warming and we’re very excited to now welcome you inside to enjoy what’s on offer.”
Be among the first to enjoy these features
- A 50 metre, 10 lane Olympic-sized swimming pool
- Two massive water slides
- Kids’ splash park with slides and water features
- Warm water exercise pool with separate spa, steam room and sauna
- Health club across two levels accessible 24/7
- Four dedicated group fitness studios for classes such as Reformer Pilates, Yoga and Cycle
- Six suite wellness centre
- Fresh food café with indoor/outdoor dining areas
- Crèche
- Community program room and more.
Co-located tenant partner services
On board at the centre over the coming weeks are tenant partner services with community support agencies Comm Unity Plus Services Ltd, Good Shepherd Australia New Zealand and National Disability Insurance Scheme provider Distinctive Options delivering integrated services aimed at improving the lives of residents in Melbourne’s west.
Energy efficient credentials
The Brimbank Aquatic and Wellness Centre boasts some impressive energy efficient credentials and in May 2022 was recognised for its ‘world-leading’ sustainable design by the Green Building Council of Australia. The centre has now achieved their highest rating, a 6-Star Green Star Design & As Built v1.2 score, making it the first indoor aquatic centre in Australia to achieve this rating.
Community Open Day – save the date!
To celebrate the opening of the Brimbank Aquatic and Wellness Centre, and to thank the community for their patience, a special community day is being planned for Sunday 2 October. For more information visit bawc.brimbank.vic.gov.au and watch Council’s social media channels closer to the date.
“We also look forward to seeing you at the Community Open Day on Sunday 2 October,” Cr Nguyen said.
The Brimbank Aquatic and Wellness Centre is supported by a $2 million grant from the Victorian Government. The Australian Government has committed $1.53 million towards an integrated renewable energy system, through the Australian Renewable Energy Agency’s (ARENA) Advancing Renewables Program.
