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Neon night THE Moorabbin Junction After Dark event will return next month. The 2024 edition will feature interactive neon light installations, rides, a creature hunt, a giant snow globe, a silent disco, glow-in-thedark games, live music, and food and drink options. It is run by Kingston Council. Moorabbin Junction After Dark takes place on Saturday, 10 August from 5pm to 9pm. To see the schedule of free events visit kingston.vic. gov.au/moorabbin-junction-afterdark Picture: Supplied
More cash splashed on pool project Brodie Cowburn brodie@baysidenews.com.au THE cost of the planned aquatic centre in Mordialloc has blown out by another $8 million. The new swimming centre will be mostly paid for by Kingston Council ratepayers. After an initial report in 2021 estimated it would cost between
$40 million and $50 million, the cost was later revised to $79.2 million. Kingston Council confirmed last week that its latest design would cost up to $87.5 million to build. The pool will be built at 1-7 Wells Road in Mordialloc, opposite Jack Grut Reserve. Kingston Council paid $14.6 million for the land. In a statement, Kingston Council said
that additions to the original proposal were the cause of the budget blow-out. “Delivering this important investment in the health and wellbeing of Kingston was initially estimated at a total project cost of $79.2M, however further detailed design, which included the addition of a future expansion zone to the health and fitness spaces and increased structural stability with the piling depth
Cr Georgina Oxley Longbeach Ward Councillor
Representing Chelsea, Chelsea Heights, Harbour Town and Bonbeach
Upgrading local parks and playgrounds
Revitalising local shopping strips
Upgrading local facilities and supporting community groups
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extended to 30 metres, increased the project value,” council said. “Following a competitive procurement process we have confirmed a total project cost of $87.5M, which also included sufficient contingency allowances to accommodate the continued volatility of the construction market.” A builder has been contracted to build the new swimming centre. ADCO has
been appointed to undertake the project, which will include the construction of a 50 metre multi-purpose lap swimming pool, a learn to swim pool, a warm water and exercise pool, and a leisure pool. The new centre will also host a spa, sauna, and steam room, a gym and fitness section, and a café. Continued page 4