The Greater Geelong community is invited to join a free farewell celebration for Waterworld before the iconic Norlane aquatic and leisure centre closes its doors for the final time.
The loved but ageing facility will be closed as of Sunday 18 June to allow for continuing construction of the brand new Northern Aquatic and Community Hub on the same site.
On Saturday 17 June Waterworld will be farewelled with a community event featuring free entry all day and family friendly activities music and food between midday and 3pm.
Attendees will also have the chance to see photos of Waterworld history and secure an early bird membership discount for the Northern Aquatic and Community Hub.
Mayor Trent Sullivan:
Since that time Waterworld has continued to offer a range of swimming and gym facilities for members and visitors.
These services will all be offered in world class form as part of the $65.6 million Northern Aquatic and Community Hub when it opens early in 2024.
Deputy Mayor Anthony Aitken:
Waterworld members also have reciprocal access to the City’s other Swim Sport and Leisure facilities.
The Northern Aquatic and Community Hub is being jointly funded by the City of Greater Geelong ($48.84 million) the Victorian Government ($8.5 million) and the Australian Government ($8.26 million).
The loved but ageing facility will be closed as of Sunday 18 June to allow for continuing construction of the brand new Northern Aquatic and Community Hub on the same site.
On Saturday 17 June Waterworld will be farewelled with a community event featuring free entry all day and family friendly activities music and food between midday and 3pm.
Attendees will also have the chance to see photos of Waterworld history and secure an early bird membership discount for the Northern Aquatic and Community Hub.
Mayor Trent Sullivan:
Waterworld has brilliantly served Geelong’s northern suburbs and surrounding communities since its opening in 1965.Waterworld was famous for its large outdoor waterslides which were removed in 2018 to make way for the new Barwon Health North healthcare centre.
Thousands of members of our community will have very fond memories and we encourage all of these people to come along on 17 June to say goodbye.
Since that time Waterworld has continued to offer a range of swimming and gym facilities for members and visitors.
These services will all be offered in world class form as part of the $65.6 million Northern Aquatic and Community Hub when it opens early in 2024.
Deputy Mayor Anthony Aitken:
This is a place where thousands of people have learned to swim got fit or spent their summers having fun.The City’s Swim Sport and Leisure team will operate a pop-up gym facility for Waterworld members at the nearby Corio Leisuretime Sports Precinct on Anakie Road until the Northern Aquatic and Community Hub opens.
While there’s no doubt it’s a little sad to see it go the exciting part is that we have this amazing new facility not far away.
The Northern Aquatic and Community Hub is going to be incredible and just like Waterworld it will very quickly become a cherished place for our local community.
Waterworld members also have reciprocal access to the City’s other Swim Sport and Leisure facilities.
The Northern Aquatic and Community Hub is being jointly funded by the City of Greater Geelong ($48.84 million) the Victorian Government ($8.5 million) and the Australian Government ($8.26 million).
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