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Williamstown Swimming and Life Saving Club Redevelopment

Council is partnering with the Victorian State Government and the Williamstown Swimming and Life Saving Club to deliver a future upgrade to the facilities onsite. Below you will find a copy of the draft concept designs which have been prepared for community feedback.

The Victorian Government has committed $11.3 million towards the Swimming and Life Saving Club upgrade. In addition, Council is contributing $3 million towards the delivery of future facility upgrades onsite.

The Williamstown Swimming and Life Saving Club concept plan includes:

  • Retention of historic pavilion
  • Improved storage areas and amenities
  • New café and public toilet area
  • New observation tower, gym, sauna and meeting spaces
  • Improved landscape treatments

The delivery of a new swimming pool as part of the redevelopment is not in the scope of works, however the concept plans include the core life saving functions, and the necessary amenity upgrades required within the immediate precinct.

Please review the concept plans below before submitting your feedback through the survey.

Timeline

  • Timeline item 1 - complete

    Concept design development

    August to September 2023

    In consultation with key project stakeholders including Williamstown Swimming and Life Saving Club, the Victorian state government, Life Saving Victoria and relevant authorities.


  • Timeline item 2 - active

    Community Engagement

    October to December 2023

    The community and key stakeholders will be invited to provide feedback on the project as a part of the Williamstown Foreshore precinct development Community Engagement program.

  • Timeline item 3 - incomplete

    Schematic design

    Early 2024

    Development of schematic design considering community feedback.

  • Timeline item 4 - incomplete

    Detailed design

    Early to mid 2024

    The detailed design will be submitted for the relevant permit approval processes to occur (eg Town Planning Permit approval and Marine and Coastal Act consent).

  • Timeline item 5 - incomplete

    Construction documentation

    Mid to end 2024

    Following relevant authority feedback- the Construction documentation will be finalised before a Public tender process will be undertaken to appoint a builder to complete the works.

  • Timeline item 6 - incomplete

    Construction

    2025 - 2026

    Pending permit approval from relevant authorities and the completion of the procurement process, construction will begin. Stakeholders will be communicated with prior to construction stage.

Drop-in sessions

Join us at the below events to view the plans for each project and have your say!

Saturday 21 October 2023 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Drop-in session

Williamstown Swimming and Life Saving Club

The Esplanade, Williamstown

This event will occur inside the building in the event of poor weather.


Sunday 12 November 2023 09:00 am – 02:00 pm

Drop-in session 2

Williamstown Farmers Market

Robertson Reserve, corner of Cole and Hamner Streets, Williamstown

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Acknowledgement of Country

Council acknowledges the Bunurong People of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional Owners of these municipal lands and waterways, and pay our respects to Elders past and present.
Artist: Elverina Johnson 2018
Name of Artwork: Bandu Gaddaan
Pronunciation: Bun-do Gudd –arrn
Meaning: Come together as one mob
Language: Gungganji of Yarrabah NQ.

Contact us

Phone: 1300 179 944

Email: communityengagement@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au

National relay service: 133 677

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