Hawthorn Aquatic and Leisure Centre

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This site has been set up to provide up to date information about the redevelopment of the Hawthorn Aquatic and Leisure Centre. It is maintained by the YMCA in partnership with the City of Boroondara.

Keep informed about the progress of the redevelopment including all user / membership information. We will be posting information bulletins, progress reports, FAQs and updating the site regularly.

Please communicate with us by email via the site. We encourage your feedback and will respond accordingly.

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Latest News and Updates

Latest News and Updates

What’s happening now?

Construction has recommenced after the Christmas break. The in-ground works (foundations, pool shells, services and the ground floor slabs) are nearing completion and work on the two- storey building is underway. The deep end of the old pool shell has been retained and modified to form the basement of the new building. It will house water storage and recycling equipment.

by Boroondara Projects Team 14 Feb 2013, 2:15pm

Preliminary works are complete

It has been ‘full steam ahead’ following Council’s approval in June 2012, to proceed to the construction phase of the Hawthorn Aquatic and Leisure Centre (HALC) redevelopment.

by Boroondara Projects Team 20 Aug 2012, 1:50pm

Update on redevelopment works

Work is soon to commence on the Halwthorn Aquatic and Leisure Centre.

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by Boroondara Projects Team 18 Jun 2012, 4:00pm

Halc under demolition

The Hawthorn Aquatic and Leisure Centre is currently under demolition. The site not longer resembles what it once was, but we are excited about what is yet to come...

by Boroondara Projects Team 3 Feb 2012, 3:10pm

Swinburne University Student Access

The Swinburne University Student swim access was unique to the Hawthorn Aquatic and Leisure Centre. During the closure period Swinburne University Students will be able to access the other City of Boroondara sites and will recieve concession price access on production of their full time student card.

The further subsidised access will be reviewed when the new centre opens.

by Boroondara Projects Team 8 Dec 2011, 11:41am

Update to members cancellation and rejoin fee

Due to the length of closure, we are unable to administer membership suspensions for the full HALC closure/redevelopment period.

We would encourage you to continue to participate in recreational activities at the other City of Boroondara facilities during the HALC redevelopment. However, If you choose to cancel your membership as a result of the closure, you will have the opportunity to rejoin the new HALC during a six week opening campaign without paying a rejoin fee. This is provided as an incentive to come back to excellent facilities the new HALC will provide.

A staff member from the new HALC will contact you in advanced of the opening to inform you of this renewal period. Members who remain during the redevelopment period will be rewarded with benefits as a result (see members plan)

by Boroondara Projects Team 21 Nov 2011, 4:52pm

Visual Flythrough - New Halc facility

We hope that you enjoy looking through the Architect perspective of the new Halc via the animated flythrough. Please note that this animation is indicative of the new facility and may not exactly represent the final outcome. This may be subject to change.

by Boroondara Projects Team 12 Oct 2011, 10:31am