Designed for all ages and abilities, the facility supports learn to swim programs, aquatic fitness, swimming carnivals, and general public use. It also features multi-purpose activity spaces and public meeting space.

The development of this centre followed an independent study in March 2020, which highlighted the need for improved aquatic access in communities such as Drysdale, Curlewis, Portarlington, St Leonards and Indented Head.  

Stage 1 was officially opened in November 2023.

Features of stage one:

• eight-lane 50-metre outdoor pool
• all abilities change facilities
• an entry pavilion
• kiosk with outdoor seating
• shaded tiered seating
• landscaped community lawn area with umbrellas
• more than 100 trees
• parking for 60 cars and electric vehicle charging.

Stage two

Stage Two builds on the extremely well-received Stage One, adding the following key components:

• indoor aquatic hall, including
  - eight-lane 25-metre pool with accessible ramp heated to 26-27 degrees
  - warm water program pool with accessible ramp
  - sauna and steam room
  - patron change and amenities
  - storage and increased pool plant areas.
• front of house, including reception, foyer and staff amenities
• cafe serving the foyer and outdoor pool
• health and fitness spaces, including:
  - 450m square metre gym
  - two group fitness spaces.
• increase onsite car spaces.

The indoor pools will complement the 50-metre outdoor pool with a 25-metre indoor pool and a warm water exercise pool in a dedicated pool hall. Both pools will promote accessibility, offering ramps for easy entry and exit.

Works have commenced onsite in late 2025 with the indoor centre to be ready for community use in late 2027, allowing for swimming, fitness classes, learn-to-swim programs and warm water therapy.

Funding

A total of $40 million in state and federal funding has been secured for Stage Two. The Victorian and Australian governments have each committed $20 million to the project, while the City will contribute up to $3 million.