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AFTER years of planning and 18 months of construction Ocean Grove’s eagerly-awaited Bellarine Aquatic & Sports Centre is opening on Sunday December 14. From 12 noon until 6pm there will be free entry and activities for the whole family. Have a swim in the new pools, try aqua aerobics, group exercise or the other free activities in the sports stadium. The kids can check out the water adventure park and play with “Croc” the pool inflatable. There will also be a jumping castle, games, giveaways, a sausage sizzle and
Pool set to open Bay FM will broadcast live from the centre. The Bellarine Aquatic & Sports Centre, located in Shell Road Reserve, is a partnership project involving the City of Greater Geelong which provided $5.5 million and the State Government which contributed $2.5 million. It includes the following facilities: 8-lane 25-metre pool with ramp access, program pool space for all levels of Learn to Swim, toddlers’ pool, kids’ mini water adventure park, outdoor recreation space, and a disabled/family change area as well as individual change cubicles.