Surf Coast Aquatic and Health Centre to make a splash with new upgrades

The extra funding for Stage 2 of the Centre becomes the 16th project being delivered through the Victorian Government’s Regional Sports Infrastructure Program and the second in Surf Coast Shire.

As a hub for surfing and water sports, the expanded Surf Coast Aquatic and Health Centre will elevate Torquay’s sport, recreation, fitness, and wellbeing status in the region.

Stage 2 of the project will introduce a splash park, dedicated learn-to-swim pool, a spa, sauna, and steam room. Additional features include new change rooms, bench seating, mechanical plant, storage and landscaping.

These developments build on the Government’s investment in Stage 1, which includes an indoor 25-metre pool for lap swimming, a warm water pool for exercise and water therapy, gymnasium, program spaces, allied health suites, and a café.

Works on the Surf Coast Aquatic and Health Centre are expected to start in the coming months and be completed in 2026.

This upgrade complements another Surf Coast project under the Regional Sports Infrastructure Program — the new hockey facility at Banyul-Warri Fields, home of the Torquay Tornadoes.

These projects will help increase participation in sport, recreation and wellbeing programs across the Surf Coast community, including for neighbouring communities in Greater Geelong, and bring more sport to regional Victoria, supporting local businesses.

Programs like the Regional Sports Infrastructure Program are making the Surf Coast and rural areas across Victoria even more vibrant places to live, work and visit.

For more information, visit the Regional Sports Infrastructure Program page.