We're temporarily closing the pool hall and reception at the Bellarine Aquatic & Sports Centre to allow for urgent works.
From Monday 2 June to Monday 30 June, we'll be undertaking essential upgrades simultaneously to minimise disruption and ensure users can return to full use of the centre as soon as possible.
The pool hall's extraction fan has reached the end of its operational life, while the ageing roof will be replaced to ensure ongoing safety and functionality.
During this time, community members will be able to enter the centre through the Shell Road (north-facing) side of the building, with reception temporarily relocated to the cycle room.
The gym, Motivate30, Gymnastics, studio-based group exercise classes (excluding Crank), and the stadium will all remain open and continue as scheduled. Crank classes will be held at North Bellarine Aquatic Centre.
Additional Aqua Aerobics classes have been scheduled at Splashdown Leisure Centre and Leisurelink Aquatic & Recreation Centre.
Webstar's Swim School classes will be relocated or automatically suspended. Community members enrolled in the program have been emailed with specific information about their options.
Surfside Café will remain open for three weeks (entry via the main entrance), before closing from Sunday 22 June to Friday 27 June.
Deputy Mayor Ron Nelson
We appreciate your understanding during this time and apologise for the inconvenience.These essential upgrades to Bellarine Aquatic & Sports Centre are set to improve the facility's functionality as well as user experience.
We hope the community will show its support for the Surfside Café when the repairs are complete and the centre reopens.
Councillor Elise Wilkinson, Connewarre ward
Don't forget, users have free reciprocal access built into their membership.During this period, members can visit the City's other indoor and outdoor Swim Sport & Leisure centres at no extra cost.
The most convenient nearby options are North Bellarine in Drysdale, Moolap's Splashdown and Leisurelink at Waurn Ponds.
Members also have the option of suspending their membership during the works through the Member Portal.
For class booking instructions and relocation details read our FAQs . If users have further questions, please contact our membership team at [email protected]
