At the meeting on 13 March, Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council awarded the contract for the detailed civil, structural and engineering design of the new aquatic centre at the Bungendore Sports Hub to Mode Design at a cost of $592,075.
The new aquatic facility will include an 8-lane, 25-metre indoor heated pool and splash pad. The design will include Quantity Surveyor estimates, with options to allow the project to be delivered in stages, as funding for the fully enclosed facility is yet to be secured.
'This is a really important project for Bungendore and having the new pool and splash pad at the Bungendore Sports Hub will be an excellent addition to an already impressive multi-sport facility,' said Mayor Kenrick Winchester.
'The facility will be designed to meet 5 Star Green Building rating and will include offices, first aid room, kiosk, staff room, and changing facilities,' he said.
Council approved the Bungendore Swimming Pool project at the 8 November 2023 meeting and endorsed the preparation of a complete design, specifications, and plans. This approach reduces the financial risk associated with the construction phase and will allow Council to lodge more accurate grant applications for enclosing the pool.
Council is exploring with the Department of Education how we can maintain the operation of the existing pool for another summer season.
This first component of the project is funded through the 2023-24 Operational Plan budget allocation of $5 million. Council hopes to be able to advance the project to the construction contract phase by November this year.
Information about the facility and the Bungendore Sports Hub can be found on Council's Major Works and Projects page at https://www.qprc.nsw.gov.au/Major-Works-Projects/Bungendore-Sports-Hub
