New Aquatic & Leisure Centre design to start soon

We’re one step closer to delivering a fantastic new aquatic and leisure centre for our community to enjoy.

Designs for the new centre will start soon after Council appointed a lead architect and consultant design team.

The creative team will help develop a fun, sustainable, inclusive and accessible place that integrates with the beautiful neighbouring Mordialloc Creek area.

Our Community Reference Group will be a key voice in helping develop the draft concept design.

We are looking forward to sharing the draft plans later in the year for your feedback.

This is the biggest project ever delivered by Kingston Council and we are working closely with our community to create a centre for everyone to enjoy.

Kingston Council is proud to partner with the Australian Government, who has committed $20m to help deliver the fantastic new facility.

The district-level Aquatic & Leisure Centre will be built on Governor Road in Mordialloc, next door to Jack Grut Reserve.

Scan here to keep updated with the project, including opportunities to get involved.

Iconic clock restored

The historic Nylex clock in Mentone is displaying the time and temperature once more. It fell into disrepair after the Nylex factory closed in 2006.

The clock was previously heritagelisted under our planning scheme and we have been working towards its restoration for several years.

Find out more about the project at kingston.vic.gov.au/newcentre

Community helps shape new pool

The Community Reference Group (CRG) has met several times to help ensure the new centre meets the needs of our diverse community.

The group has helped develop the vision, purpose and design principles for the new centre by considering industry information, demographic data and results from earlier rounds of community consultation on the project. They also drew on their local insights, user experience and discussions with local networks.

The CRG will be in place for the duration of the project design, providing valuable input.

Thank you to the 25 people selected to be on the group.

Speaking Up For Our Community

We want you to tell us what you value and love about Highett and we’ll use your information in our advocacy to the Level Crossing Removal Project for enhanced landscapes and infrastructure. We will be carefully exploring areas including urban design, landscape design and traffic to assist us in putting forward community ideas to the LXRP. Later in the year, we’ll seek feedback on the Mordialloc and Aspendale crossing precincts.

Watch out for our Highett level crossing removal consultation in coming months at yourkingstonyoursay.com.au

SUPPORT FOR KINGSTON’S YOUTH

We now have a Youth Strategy to support, empower and advocate on behalf of young people in Kingston. This was developed not only for young people, but also co-designed with them. It shows our commitment to support young people to achieve their goals. It prioritises programs, services and initiatives that support mental health and wellbeing, youth voice, participation and meaningful engagement.

Voicing Our Reconciliation Resolve

The Mordialloc and District Historical Society has been advocating for the clock to be brought back to life again.

The clock took its place on the Nepean Highway in 1967.

We have endorsed the Uluru Statement from the Heart as part of our ongoing commitment to reconciliation. We also support the Mayors for the Voice to Parliament Public Statement which provides support for constitutional recognition for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people through a Voice to Parliament. We are also committed to providing opportunities to raise awareness about the upcoming referendum so people can make an informed decision when voting.

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