Funding for the Plumpton Aquatic and Leisure Centre is the number one item from Melton council’s Growth Areas Infrastructure Contribution (GAIC) Fund.
The council at its February council meeting endorsed its grant applications for the fund and the Growing Suburbs Fund.
The council is seeking $15 million for the aquatic centre to match the federal government’s commitment from the GAIC fund.
It will also put in an application for $5 million for the Shogaki Drive Road construction and Mount Cottrell Road signalised intersection.
Council documents said construction on the aquatic centre would get underway this year and represents one of the council’s biggest capital works projects ever.
“It is recommended to apply for $15 million under the GAIC program to match federal government funding to make this a truly three level of government approach to deliver aquatic, leisure and allied health facilities,” council said.
“It is recommended to focus the application on seeking funds for a specific component of the facility – with a package of works to the value of $15 million focussing on water features including learn to swim pools, warm water pool and sensory aquatic space.
“PALC will provide critical skills required for water safety and health and wellbeing. The project is estimated to cost more than $100 million.”
The council said the Shogaki Drive Road construction and Mount Cottrell Road signalised intersection has been in the infrastructure pipeline, with preliminary planning and concept plan completed.
In the growing suburbs fund, the council is calling for $1 million for the Deanside Children’s and Community Centre and $1 million for the Thornhill Park Sports Reserve community pavilion.
