I’m pleased the Council has responded to our communities on the North Bellarine and listened to my call to keep the outdoor pool open longer.

Many residents rely on the pool for recreation, rehabilitation, exercise, and social connection and the petition – with more than 2,200 signatures – reflects how important this facility is to locals.

This decision is a good result for our communities on the North Bellarine and I know many of them are looking forward to the next stage – it’s federal and state-funded, it’s indoor, it’ll offer learn to swim, rehab, a 25-metre eight-lane lap pool, and Council has made a commitment that it will be open year-round.