Zoe Moffatt
Works on the Sunbury 25-metre indoor pool have once again been extended, with Sunbury Aquatic and Leisure Centre (SALC) announcing it expects the project to take an extra four to six weeks.
In an announcement on Facebook on July 25, SALC said the project has taken longer than anticipated and it expects the project will now be completed from early to mid-October.
Facebook users shared their frustration on a subsequent post which announced changes to the hours of operation from July 25, to July 28.
One user said they were glad they cancelled their membership, and another questioned why members should have to drive to another centre.
“Yes we have the option to drive to Broadmeadows or Craigieburn but we shouldn’t have to,” they said.
“Why travel 35 to 40 minutes out of our way, why don’t we have half decent facilities here in Sunbury?”
A Hume council spokesperson said council is working closely with contractors to deliver the works, and there will not be an increase in costs due to the additional time frame.
“Since our last update we have been working closely with project engineers and contractors to complete thorough site investigations, finalise engineering drawings and coordinate the delivery of the repair work,” the spokesperson said.
“This has taken longer than anticipated, with the closure period now having to be extended.
“Hume council will be supporting contractors to complete these works in a timely manner, including supporting them to work six days [per] week, where appropriate.”
Works on the pool include pipe replacement, cleaning and re-coating the pool shell, painting the walls, floor and lane markings, relining the pool gutters and wet deck, and resurfacing the pool concourse.
The spokesperson said SALC members will be compensated through credits, fee reductions and membership suspension options.
“All members continue to have the option of attending SPLASH Aqua Park and Leisure Centre or Broadmeadows Aquatic and Leisure Centre if they wish to access aquatic facilities,” they said.
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