The Moorabool Aquatic and Recreation Centre (MARC) currently comprises an indoor sports stadium and design has been announced for an indoor pool to complete the development.
Council has secured funding from the Australian Government ($25 million), the Victorian Government ($10 million) and has committed $15 million in Council funding to see this project become a reality.
This has been a highly-anticipated project from the community and we look forward to work commencing in late 2026.
A new 4-court indoor sports stadium enables existing sports to expand and ensure a greater number of residents can participate in various levels of competition. Sports currently offered at the Indoor Stadium are basketball, netball, futsal, volleyball, badminton and pickleball. The facility includes:
- 4 indoor sports courts
- Kiosk
- Public amenities
- Athlete and referee change rooms
- Administration office
- Merchandise area
- Multipurpose rooms/program spaces
For more information on the stadium, please click here MARC Stadium
This $50 million project will see the delivery of a pool to a year-round multi-purpose recreation centre, featuring aquatic, health, fitness and leisure facilities to meet community and visitor needs. It will include the following components:
- 25 metre indoor lap pool
- Facilities that support a Learn to Swim program
- Toddlers play area incorporating zero depth water play
- Warm water program pool
- Changing facilities including family and accessible change rooms
- Spa, steam room and sauna (subject to available budget)
- Kiosk offering high-quality food with a large seating area
- Gym and group fitness area
- High priority disability access
Moorabool Shire councillors voted to progress the design of the indoor aquatic centre, marking another significant milestone in delivering a year-round aquatic facility for the community.