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The much-loved Ashfield Aquatic Centre is getting a refurbishment. We want to hear from you to make sure it will meet your needs - now and in the future.
Background
The Ashfield Aquatic Centre has over 350,000 customers a year. It is also hosts a highly successful swim school which has an average of 15,000 visits each month.
In August 2014, the former Ashfield Council undertook initial community consultation and resolved to fund a $14million partial upgrade of the Centre through a special rate variation.
In May 2016 Inner West Council was formed through the amalgamation of Ashfield, Leichhardt and Marrickville Councils. Inner West Council sought tenders for the refurbishment in late 2016 but only received a single tender which was $6m over the estimated $20m cost of the project.
What's happening now?
Inner West Council remains committed to the project and is reviewing the planning, logistics and budget to ensure that a first class facility can be delivered with the available funding. Council has developed three concept plans for the Centre on which you are invited to give us feedback.
Have your say
View the three concept plans in the flyer.
Then complete the survey to tell us which features and services are important to you.
Feedback closes on 5 June 2017
User Groups and Clubs
One formal response is invited from User Groups or Clubs. Only one response from each User Group or Club please. People who are members of User Groups or Clubs should complete the survey for individuals in the link above.
What happens next?
Following analysis of community feedback, the plan will be finalised mid-2017. The final plan will be posted on this project page, and available to view at Ashfield Aquatic Centre. Construction will commence in April 2018 and the refurbished Centre will reopen in time for summer 2019/20.
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