THE 20-year-old Pelican Park Recreation Centre at Hastings will be closed for four to six months from October.
Mornington Peninsula Shire Council the closure is needed for such “vital works” as replacing plant equipment including heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and boilers and repairs to the pool shell. The centre should reopen in March or April 2025.
These works are necessary to ensure our community can continue to enjoy visiting Pelican Park into the future.
Mornington Peninsula Shire will provide regular updates while we work towards enhancing the facilities at Pelican Park Recreation Centre.
“The maintenance and renewal of Pelican Park Recreation Centre is crucial to upholding the high standards of our community facilities. We are committed to ensuring the safety and comfort of our residents and visitors,” the mayor Cr Simon Brooks said. “We are working closely with Pelican Park members to explore options for transferring memberships to other local facilities, or suspending them free of charge during the closure.” Brooks said the shire’s priority was to cause “minimal disruption”.
“For 20 years our beloved Pelican Rec Centre has served us well. Now it is time to complete essential upgrades, that will reflect the true testament in our dedication to providing a top-tier recreational facility,” Cr Lisa Dixon said. “By ensuring the longevity and functionality of this treasured facility, we’re not only prioritising safety but also enhancing the overall experience for local users, which our community can be truly proud of. Watch this exciting space evolve!”
To keep track of the works, go to mornpen.vic.gov.au/pelicanparkworks or email rac@mornpen.vic.gov.au or call 5950 1076 for more details.
First published in the Mornington News – 26th March 2024
