The Aquatic & Leisure Strategy 2022 - 2033 was endorsed by Council on 9 April 2024. We thank community for providing feedback to inform this project.

The Draft Aquatic and Leisure Strategy 2023-33 aims to create a network of facilities that offer a wide range of activities and programs for everyone in our community. We want to provide adventure, leisure, education, health, and fitness programs for all.

To develop this strategy, we considered market research, community input, and facility requirements. In addition to considering the needs of our current residents, we also took into account population growth, demographic influences, and emerging trends in participation and facility usage. We understand that our community is constantly evolving, and it's important for us to adapt to meet the changing needs.

We also understand the financial impact that these facilities have and have carefully considered the costs and benefits of any proposed upgrades or renewals.

This strategy defines the important role that aquatic facilities play in providing aquatic and leisure services across the Yarra Ranges.

  • Participation, Inclusion and Wellbeing

    Provide accessible, affordable, and inclusive aquatic and leisure facilities that support diverse participation opportunities and key programming needs.

  • Environmental Sustainability

    Provide environmentally sustainable and universally designed aquatic and leisure facilities including adapting to climate change.

  • Financial Sustainability

    Deliver well-managed, maintained and financially sustainable facilities that are provided for the capacity of the Yarra Ranges recurrent and long-term financial plan.

  • Economic Benefits

    Deliver a diverse network of complementary aquatic and leisure facilities across the Yarra Ranges that support economic and employment opportunities.

How to be involved

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Come and have a chat to our officers about the draft Aquatic and Leisure Strategy at the following events:


Cire Yarra Junction Halloween Event
Cire Community Hub, Yarra Junction
Tuesday 31 October 4.0-6

Monbulk Aquatic Centre,
26 Baynes Park Rd, Monbulk
Monday 13th November 2.30-4.30


Kilsyth Festival, Elizabeth Bridge Reserve, Kilsth
Sunday 26 November 10-2


Lilydale Street Fair, Main Street Lilydale
Saturday 2 December 10-12

Healesville Outdoor Pool - Don Road, Healesville

Friday 8 December 2-4pm



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The vision of the draft stategy is:
"To provide a diverse and sustainable network of aquatic and leisure facilities, bringing Yarra Ranges residents together to access and enjoy health and wellbeing, education, fitness, leisure and play experiences."

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The strategic objectives of the draft are:

Participation, Inclusion and Wellbeing
Provide accessible, affordable, and inclusive aquatic and leisure facilities that support diverse participation opportunities and key programming needs.

Environmental Sustainability
Provide environmentally sustainable and universally designed aquatic and leisure facilities including adapting to climate change.

Financial Sustainability
Deliver well-managed, maintained and financially sustainable facilities that are provided for the capacity of the Yarra Ranges recurrent and long-term financial plan.

Economic Benefits
Deliver a diverse network of complementary aquatic and leisure facilities across the Yarra Ranges that support economic and employment opportunities.

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