Waterworld Aquatics Centre and heritage listed Woodville Town Hall set for refurbishment

Wednesday, 6 May 2009

Adelaide’s 38 year old Waterworld Aquatics Centre at Ridgehaven, and the heritage listed Woodville Town Hall are set for major refurbishment as a result of funding under the Government’s Economic Stimulus Plan, announced yesterday.

The Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, the Hon Anthony Albanese, and the Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities and Children’s Services, the Hon Bill Shorten, announced $6 million would be allocated for the two projects.

The $3.3 million of funding dedicated for the refurbishment of Woodville Town Hall will provide the community with a modern facility, which is more easily accessible for residents and visitors, in particular with people with a disability, young families and senior citizens. The Hall, built in 1927, currently does not comply with the Disability Discrimination Act or the Building Code of Australia.

The proposed upgrades to modernise the Waterworld Aquatics Centre in Tea Tree Gully, will include building improvements set to advance the layout and design of the facility. The $2.7 million in funding with also provide a new twin water slide, a splash ground, a new cafe area, and filtration upgrades.

This funding, part of the Government’s $800 million Community Infrastructure Program, will fund more than 3,000 community infrastructure projects across Australia – supporting jobs, stimulating local economies and delivering long-term benefits for communities.

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