Revised Master Plan of Proposed Development
Key elements of the proposed redevelopment at Leeming Recreation Centre.
The key elements of this proposed redevelopment include:
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Redevelop the aquatic facility to a 25m program pool, new zero depth interactive water play and upgraded outdoor family BBQ area.
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Relocate gymnasium downstairs to the former leisure pool area for improved access and safety (approximately 400m2) and reconfigured access to the circuit room from the new gym.
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Open up the ‘core’ of the facility by removing existing kiosk and male dry side toilets and providing glass viewing from courts through new gymnasium to warm water program pool.
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Extended Group Fitness area into the former gymnasium area on the mezzanine floor (approximately 525 m2). To serve needs of functions, meeting and general programming when not being utilised as group fitness studio.
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Roof replacement and increase of roof pitch over main hall.
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Reconfigured reception for greater efficiency, security and staff comfort.
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General refurbishment and updating of facility (including a substantial upgrade to change rooms).
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Remedial works to building as per Building Code and Disability requirements.
Projections
- Construction costs estimated at $8.1million.
- Increase in attendances by over 64,000 per year.
- Improvement from current operating deficit is projected to be in the vicinity of $490,000 per year.
- Construction period will be stage over approximately 2 years commencing in 2008.