Design and funding options for a proposed year-round leisure centre in Castlemaine are still being explored by the Mount Alexander Shire.
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The council voted to replace the existing outdoor pool with the aquatic centre in November 2015, but no update has since been made.
A council spokesperson said last week the shire was continuing to explore design and funding options for the centre.
“This is a large and complex project, and a significant investment for the shire, so we want to make sure we get it right,” they said.
At the time, the projected cost to the council was predicted to be $9.6 million and relied on securing an additional $7.4 million from the state and federal governments.
A 25-metre indoor heated pool, warm-water exercise pool, learn-to-swim pool and other facilities are planned for the centre including a gym, exercise room, café/kiosk, office and crèche.