Design Team: Nicole Larkin Design, UNSW WRL, Civille and Goeldner
The City of Marion has unveiled concept designs for a proposed seaside pool at Hallett Cove, presenting both a 50-meter option and a 25-meter option. The estimated costs for the project are $10.3 million and $9 million, respectively.
The release of the designs follows extensive community consultation and a feasibility study conducted in partnership with the State Government.
While the proposal is yet to secure funding, the City of Marion is seeking public input on whether a pool should be built at Hallett Cove or if the existing reserve embankment should be managed to address climate change impacts from coastal erosion.
The idea of constructing a seaside pool was initially raised by the community through a petition several years ago.
The final concept designs were presented to Councillors during the recent General Council Meeting and are now officially open for public consultation and will close at 5pm on Friday August 11. The feedback gathered from the community will be compiled into a report, which will be reviewed by the Council in September to determine the next steps. There will also be an option to vote for no pool, but some form of constructed embankment protection.
A report on that consultation will come back to Council in September and we’ll decide what steps – if any – we take then,” Mayor of Marion Kris Hanna said.
“It’s important to note that this is an unfunded project and just a concept at this stage. It is not in the City of Marion’s budget or our 4-Year Business Plan.”
“A project like this would need funding from State and/or Federal Governments to go ahead.”
“Council put in another $28,000 on top of the $70,000 originally budgeted for the concepts so we could get some designs and costings for the 25m option as well.
“We also want the community to consider whether building no pool is their preferred option, with just management of the reserve embankment in response to coastal erosion.”
According to the concept designs, the construction of a 50-meter pool would cost approximately $10.3 million, including contingencies, and require an annual maintenance and operation budget of over $200,000.
Both pool designs also feature a 20-meter by 20-meter children’s wading pool. The concept designs incorporate various aspects, such as traffic engineering and parking, ensuring a comprehensive approach to the proposed facility.
To have your say, click here to complete a survey which is now available on the City of Marion website.
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