December 18th, 2023Geelong declares Games funding priorities

The City of Greater Geelong has written to the State Government to request they re-direct Commonwealth Games legacy funding from a proposed new learn-to-swim pool at Armstrong Creek to a new Regional Indoor Sports and Events Centre to better serve the community.

Geelong Mayor Trent Sullivan wrote to Premier Jacinta Allan today to inform the Government a future-proofed indoor complex to cater to soaring participation in basketball and netball would provide better value for public money.

Mayor Cr Tent Sullivan: “The Council has consistently said the proposed Armstrong Creek aquatics facility is not a community priority as there are already existing or planned pool complexes close to the proposed new project.

“Council must make decisions that are in the interests of all community members and taking on an additional swimming pool that is not needed is financially irresponsible. It puts an unnecessary financial burden on current and future rate payers.”