Liam McNally
A Western Metro MP has voiced his support for the state government to help fund the future Plumpton Wellness Centre
The aquatic centre is currently in its master planning phase, which will continue with concept designs until July 2024.
Council is hoping for it to be a state-of-the-art facility that includes an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, a gym, warm water pools, program pools, community café spaces and other allied health spaces.
Council also plans for the centre to include Australia’s first water sensory area – including water features, interactive wall elements, and a heated pool with a beach-style entry.
The high-tech multi-sensory environment will be specially designed to cater for people of all ages and abilities to create opportunities and connections that enhance and contribute to wellbeing.
Construction is expected to begin in August 2025, with aims for the facility to be operational in July 2027.
Melton council applied for state government funding through the latest round of the Growth Areas Infrastructure Contribution (GAIC) fund.
GAIC funding comes from payments made by developers in Melbourne’s growth areas to the state government, which is then designated to essential infrastructure projects.
In Parliament Western Metro MP Trung Luu voiced his support for the Plumpton Aquatic and Wellness Centre to receive GAIC funding.
“Melton city is in my region and currently has only one council-owned swimming pool, but that is not enough to cater for the large area in the growth corridor…The centre will service 90,000 people in an area expected to grow to 170,000 by the year 2040,” he said.
“The aquatic centre will not only provide a place for residents to socialise and improve their physical health and mental wellbeing but also allow children and adults to access water safety programs.
“I urge the minister to look favourably on their application.”
Melton Mayor Kathy Majdlik said the Plumpton Aquatic and Wellness Centre will be a state-of-the-art facility with a focus on wellbeing, accessibility and inclusion.
“The centre will promote active lifestyles, foster social networks, and enhance the liveability of our communities,” she said.
“Council is committed to constructing critical community infrastructure, and will actively pursue additional funding opportunities. Funding from state or federal governments will enable Council to deliver district level projects for the fastest growing community in Australia.
“The concept for the Plumpton Aquatic and Wellness Centre is based on our community’s needs, addressing local allied health service gaps.”
The state government said it is still reviewing applications.
