Community members are invited to take part in an open day celebration at the new Moorabool Aquatic Recreation Centre (MARC) indoor stadium in Maddingley, the biggest facility of its kind in the shire.
Community can expect an array of free activities including adult and child-friendly Strength and Stretch classes, children’s disco and various ball sport demonstrations. A sausage sizzle will be provided with a gold coin donation to the Belgravia Foundation, which aims to reduce participation barriers in sport and recreation.
The first stage of the $17 million centre, which is yet to be fitted with its long-hoped-for pool opened in December and and comprises four indoor highball courts, a 340 seat stadium with stand-alone change rooms, entry, reception, kiosk, office and administration areas, Public toilet facilities, Multi-purpose program spaces, a function room with kitchenette, first aid room and referees room, change room facilities including toilet and shower amenities, storage and plant room and car parking for 118 spaces.
Moorabool mayor Ally Munari said council is excited for the community to try it out.
“We are thrilled to open the doors of the MARC stadium to the community and showcase the state-of-the-art facilities; it’s not just a stadium, but a hub for fitness, fun and community engagement,” she said.
Council has a three-year partnership with stadium operators, Belgravia Leisure, which will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the centre.
The community open day will be held on Saturday, January 20 from 10am to 1pm at the stadium located in Taverner Street, Bacchus Marsh.
Details: marcmoorabool.com.au
