City of Casey develops future Aquatic Facilities Strategy

January 30, 2019

The City of Casey in outer south eastern Melbourne is currently reviewing its aquatic facilities and services needs to develop a new Aquatic Strategy.

The Council - which currently owns the Casey ARC, Casey RACE and Dovetone Pool in the Park - has developed the Draft Casey Aquatic Facilities Strategy 2019-41 which includes a review of its existing facilities and future needs.

The Council explains that "the Strategy will ensure Council is well informed and placed to plan for and deliver high quality and economically sustainable aquatic facilities, which will respond to current and future demand and fulfil community expectations."

With the residents and stakeholders invited to contribute to the survey, input will be used to inform the final Strategy which is expected to be completed by the second quarter of the year

The vision for the Council’s aquatic facilities is for "high-quality and accessible aquatic and leisure facilities (that) will excite residents and visitors to be healthy, active and connected. Within a growing and diverse Casey, everyone is afforded the opportunity to learn to swim."

Recommendations include an ability to meet future demand with accessible, affordable and inclusive facilities and participation opportunities that are well planned, maintained and managed and which are environmentally sustainable.

Key Aquatic Facilities Projects:

• Casey RACE & ARC - explore opportunities to upgrade and expand
• Dovetone Pool in the Park - prepare a master plan for the site that considers the historical land use, aquatic education, multi-purpose programmable rooms, aquatic leisure water play and adventure play experiences
• Develop a new aquatic facility in the Clyde Growth Area
• Develop a funding strategy for implementing improvements to existing and new aquatic facilities
• Continue to provide fitness at the Endeavour Hills Leisure Centre

The Council's current facilities and status:

Casey ARC
Casey Aquatic and Recreation Centre (ARC) was constructed 16 years ago and is located opposite the Fountain Gate Shopping Centre on the Princes Highway in Narre Warren. The facility consists of a 50 metre lap pool, toddler pool, wave pool, spa, sauna, steam room, health club, sports medicine clinic and café.

Casey RACE
Casey Recreation and Aquatic Centre (RACE) is located in Cranbourne East and was constructed seven years ago. The facility consists of a 50 metre lap pool, toddler pool, warm water pool, indoor splash park, waterslides, spa, sauna, steam room, health club and café.

Clyde Aquatics & Recreation Centre
A new aquatics and recreation facility has been proposed for Casey’s growth front through the Clyde Creek Precinct Structure Plan. The facility will be located in Clyde, adjacent to a new Major Activity Centre.

The facility development is proposed for beyond 2028.

Doveton 'Pool in the Park'
Doveton 'Pool in the Park' (DPIP) is an outdoor pool facility constructed in 1968 and consists of a 50 metre pool, toddler’s pool, learners pool with small water slide and separate open water slide.

In 2006 Council provided funds to upgrade the leisure features.

Image: The 50 metre pool at the Casey RACE. Image courtesy of YMCA Victoria.

20th August 2018 - YMCA Casey RACE secures National Aquatic Industry Safety Award

14th May 2018 - City of Casey backs football facilities for Team 11 consortium

10th April 2018 - Bunjil Place transforming the cultural landscape of Melbourne’s outer south-east

13th December 2016 - Casey extends facility partnership with YMCA

1st April 2016 - Aquatics and Recreation Victoria releases energy benchmarking study for aquatic centres

31st August 2015 - Casey Sports House welcomes local sports development staff and administrators

19th December 2014 - City of Casey endorses ground breaking Sports Facilities Plan

6th June 2012 - SGL Group market tests redevelopment funding and management options at Casey facility

16th February 2012 - Watch Around Water program reaches 100 pools in Victoria

21st December 2010 - City of Casey opens rejuventated Shed skatepark

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