Bluewater

Redevelopment Status

The purpose of this page is to keep the community current on the progress of the Bluewater Fitness Centre Redevelopment. Updates will be made to this page with timelines, projections and key milestones periodically.

The Project
$10 million of community and goverment funding will see the current Bluewater Fitness Centre undergo a major redevelopment to cater to a number of key user groups, including Colac Area Health and the Colac Basketball Association. The new Centre has been designed with careful attention to shared use, access-friendly amenities and environmental sustainability. It will feature: ~ a warm water program pool ~ a new splash pad for children's play ~ expansion of the current satdium to include a third show-court and new tiered seating ~ relocation and expansion (almost double the size) of the current gymnasium ~ flexible program rooms ~ revamped entry, foyer and customer service space ~ greatly improved amenities in both the stadium and aquatic areas ~ a kiosk with wet and dry servery ~ new landscaping and paving of the site

Timelines

Item   Date     Award tender   End of October 2013     Commence construction works   End of November 2013     Last day of Bluewater operations (Community Open Day)   Friday 8 November, 2013     Relocate gym to Colac Youth and Recreation Centre   Sunday 10 - Tuesday 12 November, 2013     Opening of the Bluewater gym and group fitness at the Colac Youth & Recreation Centre   Wedneday 13 November, 2013     Colac Basketball Association shortended season   Concludes Friday 15 November, 2013

Tender Awarded
With great pleasure, we can now advise that BDH Constructions has been awarded the construction contract for the Bluewater Fitness Centre Redevelopment. As you would be aware, BDH Constructions is a local construction company with significant experience in undertaking major projects across the Colac and district region. Council is excited to be working with a reputable, local company on this significant project.

Gym & Group Fitness

Gym and dry program services will be relocated to the Colac Youth & Recreation Centre (referred to throughout the web site as simply 'Youth Club'). The Youth Club is located at Colac's Central Reserve and will provide a comfortable facility with good space to house all of our equipment. Having been redeveloped by Council just 18 months ago, it offers adequate car parking, is fully accessible and provides excellent amenities.