Drumroll please! Your votes name the new Mordi Aquatic Centre

Published on 27 August 2024

Thanks to almost 4000 community votes tallied, we can proudly announce Kingston’s new aquatic and leisure facility will be officially named the Mordi Aquatic Centre.

Building works are set to kick off in coming months after construction company ADCO was recently appointed to build the new centre.

The Mordi Aquatic Centre name has been unveiled following input from 3990 community members, including 500 young people.

The community has been a driving force behind the project with six stages of consultation shaping the project along the way plus key input from the dedicated Community Reference Group. Consultation took place via pop-up in-person consultation events, school voting packs, satellite voting stations and a range of promotional activities.

Mayor Jenna Davey-Burns said the community is at the heart of the project helping to drive the centre’s ethos of fun, community, connection and sustainability.

“Your feedback has been incredibly valuable in shaping this huge project for our city. Over 10,600 submissions along the way show just how engaged our community is,” Cr Davey-Burns said.

Melaleuca Ward Councillor Tim Cochrane is excited to see such positive progress.

“We’re excited to deliver a fantastic facility for our community. With the name now locked in, the branding work progressing and construction starting soon, the excitement is definitely building,” Cr Cochrane said.

Work at the Governor Road site is set to commence later this year, with completion expected in the second half of 2026.

For more information visit kingston.vic.gov.au/new-centre. You can submit feedback or ask questions any time by emailing aquatic.planning@kingston.vic.gov.au or calling the Active Kingston team on 1300 653 356.