DELIVERING UPGRADES FOR MONASH AQUATIC & RECREATION CENTRE

A re-elected Albanese Labor Government would provide $1.5 million towards additional changerooms for the Monash Aquatic and Recreation Centre in Glen Waverley.

This election commitment will help build fully accessible changerooms and amenities for users of the 50-metre outdoor pool.

This project will take pressure off the existing changerooms indoors and help encourage greater female participation in sport in the local community.

Consistent with past practice, election commitments will be delivered in line with Commonwealth Grants Rules and Principles.

Quotes attributable to Kate Thwaites, Member for Jagajaga:

“Today’s announcement is a real win for local swimmers.

“This community deserves facilities that not only meet current demands but also inspire future generations to learn to swim and have an active lifestyle.”

Quotes attributable to Dr Carina Garland MP, Federal Member for Chisholm:

“I learned to swim at Monash Council pools, so this election commitment for the Monash Aquatic and Recreation Centre is personal for me.

“This is a much-loved and well used community aquatic centre.

“The new outdoor change rooms will be incredibly popular with local swimmers.

“I’m proud to be part of the Albanese Labor Government that is building Australia’s future and investing in important community infrastructure in Chisholm.”

Quotes attributable to Mayor of the City of Monash, Cr Paul Klisaris:

“The Monash Aquatic and Recreation Centre is a crucial community hub for health and wellbeing in Glen Waverley and Chisholm, with over 750,000 people visiting every year.

“Funding for the construction of fit-for-purpose changing rooms will both support current users and be essential to ensure continued community use during any future major upgrades to the centre.

“I thank Dr Garland and the Labor Party for this important election commitment here in Glen Waverley and Chisholm.”

FRIDAY, 4 APRIL 2025