Construction is underway on the Northern Aquatic and Community Hub (NACH) project in Norlane. This is a major milestone in the progress of the landmark community facility that has the capacity to change lives and outcomes for the residents in Geelong’s northern suburbs.
Co-located with Barwon Health North, there will be a unique opportunity for the NACH to produce state-of-the-art aquatic and fitness facilities along with complementary health and wellbeing services.
Contractor Kane Constructions has started clearing the ageing Centenary Hall site.
The major community facility will feature a 25 metre pool, hydrotherapy pool, Learn to Swim pool, water play area, water slide, spa, sauna, and steam room, gym, program rooms, occasional care facilities, cafe and 1000sq metre of multipurpose community space.
The NACH is anticipated to attract 600,000 visits every year, providing $111 million in preventative health benefits during its first decade of operation alone.
This is a long-term G21 priority under its Addressing Disadvantage project. It will also support future growth and demand in the Northern Geelong growth corridor.
Construction of the NACH is expected to start early this year and will be finished by late 2023. It will be delivered through $44.84 million from the City of Greater Geelong, a $8.5 million commitment from the state government and $8.262 million in federal funding.
Construction is expected to be completed by late 2023.
