November 21, 2014
South Burnett Regional Council has released concept plans for the new Murgon Aquatic Centre.
Construction of the facility, on the corner of Gore Street and Dutton Street East, will begin in the New Year.
“Council have been working with the community and as a result of extensive consultation with the major users of the Murgon pool, we will be delivering a facility that will meet the future needs of the community and at the same time provide a facility our community can be proud of,” mayor Wayne Kratzmann said.
The new facility will offer modern amenities and change rooms, including outdoor showers.
There will be a special kiosk which will allow clear viewing of all the pools and outdoor areas, and a dedicated first aid room.
It’s planned that the main 50m swimming pool will also get a facelift by building the area around the pool to the same level as the pool edging.
For this part of the project, Council has applied for a “Get Playing Plus Grant” to assist with the construction cost.
Council says the building will be low maintenance, highly durable and made from environmentally safe materials.
New lighting will be primarily LED lights. There will be a solar hot water system for hot showers as well as solar security lighting throughout the landscaped areas.
“The aquatic centre is an excellent project for the Murgon community. Improvements to the pool will provide a safe and fun environment for children to learn to swim,” Property / Facilities portfolio chair Cr Deb Palmer said.
Council is currently working with engineers at the design stage to prepare the construction documentation and will be calling for tenders early next year.
The master concept plan is available for viewing at the Murgon South Burnett Regional Council office/library, the Murgon Visitor Information Centre and the Murgon PCYC.
