WHITTLESEA: Pool wanted to Mernda
Yan Yean MLA Lauren Kathage (pictured) says the community has told her “loud and clear” that they want a pool in Mernda.
“A recent survey that I ran for just a short time very quickly had 500 people responding that they want to see a pool built,” Ms Kathage said
“Council approved a pool in 2021. At the time they said: ‘We heard that residents want 50-metre lap swimming, warm water exercise programs, water play and learn-to-swim areas in the proposed facility … We’re delighted to bring that vision to life in the future Mernda facility …’
“On the basis of that, this government has committed $30 million to the overall regional sports precinct.
“The Council has gotten the stadium underway, but an upcoming decision about making the pool a reality could put the pool at risk. “I join with my constituents in making very clear to Council that the community still wants a pool. The community wants to see council getting behind them, confirming that the pool is going ahead and getting underway the detailed work to make it happen. This is a longstanding project of the City of Whittlesea that we are proud to support as the state government, and we are ready to see it getting underway in our community.”