THE $37 million Yawa Aquatic Centre at Rosebud will be open to the public on Friday 25 June.
To celebrate the opening, Mornington Peninsula Shire and operator Belgravia Leisure will hold a community open day of activities, Sunday 4 July.
Those attending will see what Yawa has to offer, such as its 50-metre indoor pool, group fitness activities, such as yoga, Pilates, body pump, spin classes, and Elements Eatery cafe.
The new centre in Besgrove Street has a 50-metre indoor pool, learn-to-swim pool, warm water program pool, spa, sauna, and steam room. Other features are multi-purpose rooms for health and fitness classes and a gymnasium.
A wellness centre will have consulting suites for Peninsula Health, including exercise physiology, dietetics, counselling, physiotherapy, podiatry and occupational therapy.
Disability access will include ramps and hoist to the main pool and warm water pool, family change rooms for those with disabilities or special needs.
“I could not be more excited than I am today announcing the open date for Yawa. This long-awaited, wonderful facility will offer something for everyone: from baby swimming for our littlest community members to Momentum active classes for our older residents,” the mayor Cr Despi O’Connor said.
“I can’t wait to see our community enjoy this new facility.”
Centre manager Dan Andrews said: “The Yawa team is counting down the days, and we can’t wait to welcome you to our amazing brand new centre.
“Jump on to our website yawa.com.au to secure your membership. Becoming part of the Yawa community gives you access to our world class aquatic centre.”
The shire says Yawa Foundation memberships will suit all health and wellness goals. Details: visit yawa.com.au/swim/member-benefits
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First published in the Southern Peninsula News – 8 June 2021
