Superintendant representative Stephen Fries and City of Casey mayor Janet Halsall inspect recent progress at the Cranbourne Aquatic and Leisure Centre.
THE City of Casey’s Cranbourne Aquatic and Leisure Centre (CALC) continues to take shape as works progress on the $37 million state-of-the-art facility.
City of Casey mayor Janet Halsall said she was pleased works were still on schedule for a mid-2009 opening.
“I have visited the CALC on a monthly basis to view construction progress and it has been wonderful to see the structure of the pools, walls and car park take shape at such a speedy pace,” she said.
So far the 50-metre pool deck is 95 per cent cast, and the leisure water area excavation has been completed.
The walls for the learn to swim pool are ready to be poured and the whirlpool and toddlers’ pool have been excavated.
Steel work for the creche area and roofing has commenced, and steel work over the spa and sauna area is complete and the concrete floor has been installed.
The car park pavement is 85 per cent complete with preparation for asphalting well under way.
The beach entry to the leisure water area is ready for concrete to be poured.
The CALC will have something for everyone, combining all the fun and excitement of waterslides; an interactive splash park offering a wide variety of play experiences; a 50-metre lap pool; spa, sauna, hydrotherapy pool and steam room; childcare facilities, cafe and fully equipped gym.
