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Mural has big impact The St Albans community has welcomed some extra colour into the neighbourhood in the form of a new mural. Featuring messages such as ‘waste less, recycle more’ and painted on the back wall of Woolworths, Colombian artist Katherine Gailer (also known as Katira) delivered the piece as part of Sustainability Victoria’s ‘Small Acts make a Big Impact’ campaign. Representatives from Sustainability Victoria, Brimbank council and the Victorian Multicultural Commission joined together to officially launch the mural on Tuesday, October 4. Brimbank council’s arts and culture department offered in kind support with delivery of the mural and launch event, while the LOTE Agency provided further support. Brimbank deputy mayor Thuy Dang said the art would allow the community to connect with the area’s diversity, heritage and aspirations. “This mural is a great reminder that one small change in our behaviour towards living sustainably can make a difference to our environment,” she said. Matthew Sims Dancer Varsha Nagarajan in front of the new mural.
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New pool ‘unaffordable’ Brimbank council will analyse the affordability of the new Brimbank Aquatic and Wellness Centre after many residents have provided feedback that entry to the centre is unaffordable. Councillor Maria Kerr, who raised the issue at a recent council meeting, said many residents had told her they simply cannot afford the centre’s entry fees. An aquatic access membership, allowing users to access the aquatic facilities only, start from $11.70 per week, while leisure
memberships providing access to aquatic areas, the health club and group fitness classes start from $17.05 per week. A premium access membership, granting access to reformer Pilates, small group training, the recovery room and additional group fitness classes start from $31.10 per week. Access to use the gym and pool for a single visit costs $19.20 for adults and $15.30 for concessions, with group fitness classes costing the same. Casual swim fees from adults are $7.90, while it’s $6.70 for people with concessions. Access to the spa and the waterslides cost more.
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“There is no doubt this is a world class facility and our ratepayers are to be congratulated for having funded over $60 million of this project,” Cr Kerr said. “Therefore it is vitally important that this centre is inclusive and accessible to the entire community. “I have received feedback from residents that they want gym only memberships available so they are not paying for services they will not utilise. “I’ve also received emails from residents explaining they can simply not afford the rates … Our community deserves to be able to
attend this truly amazing facility.” The centre opened last month and offers top-grade leisure facilities including a 50-metre pool, 10-lane competition pool, warm water program pool with adjoining spas, sauna and steam room, a large gym with 24-hour access and group fitness studios. A report outlining the fees charged at the centre compared to other local government aquatic and leisure facilities in Melbourne’s north- west and an analysis of the affordability for families, seniors and people receiving government support payments will be presented to a future council meeting.
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