Melton council is calling on locals to help shape the identity of Fraser Rise’s upcoming aquatic centre, Melton’s ‘biggest ever’ capital project.
Community consultation will soon open, giving locals the chance to give their input on what they think the new aquatic centre should be called, with four key themes to help guide the naming process.
Names will be based on its link to place, a recognition and use of traditional owner languages, gender equality and using commemorative names.
Located on Beattys Road within the Plumpton Precinct Structure Plan, the new two-storey aquatic and leisure centre is set to include a number of indoor pools, splash play areas, water slides, spas, a sauna, health and fitness areas, an outdoor pool with an accessible beach entrance, change facilities, and a café.
Construction on the new aquatic and leisure centre began in November last year and is expected to be completed by early 2028.
Residents will be invited to give their input on the preferred naming theme during a first round of community engagement, with suggestions welcomed for a proposed name.
Cr Kathy Majdlik said excitement is brewing as the new aquatic centre comes to life.
“It is exciting to see the new aquatic and leisure centre in Fraser Rise take shape,” she said.
“This is council’s biggest ever capital project …It will be a huge asset for our community.”
