We are excited to announce that the draft concept plan for our new aquatic and leisure centre has been released for consultation.
Through previous consultation phases, more than 5,200 submissions were received with our community telling us the new centre needs to be a safe and welcoming space that celebrates its natural environment and is environmentally sustainable.
Community feedback has also guided where the new centre will be located, the facilities it will include, and how it will look and feel.
Kingston Mayor Hadi Saab said the work of the Community Reference Group has also been vital in providing local perspectives and developing a vision, purpose and design principles that enabled our architect CO.OP Studio to produce an exciting draft concept design that brings it all to life.
"In this fifth round of consultation we want people to picture themselves moving through the new centre, reflecting on how they will get there, and the areas that they will use, and to also consider the external areas surrounding the centre," Cr Saab said.
"We are so excited to share the concept with you all and can't wait to hear what everyone thinks. Your thoughts and feedback now, will help ensure we capture all the things that will make a visit to our new centre a truly enjoyable experience.
"This is the biggest infrastructure project in Council's history and represents a major investment in the long-term health, wellbeing, and aquatic education of our community and we want to keep the momentum going.
"All of the feedback we receive in this round will be used to progress and inform the detailed design stage of the project.
"We are giving our community the opportunity to shape this vital community asset that will not only be around for their kids, but their grandkids and for decades to come."
Head to Your Kingston Your Say to view the draft concept plan, find out where to visit us at one of our fun pop-up engagement events and online community information session, and provide your feedback.
This round of consultation closes on Sunday 23 July 2023.
