However, the review also indicated that a smaller proportion of the population had limited access to disposable income and therefore requires leisure facilities and activities to be set at an affordable fee level to encourage their participation. Approximately 9 out of 10 Nillumbik residents have access to a private vehicle, which could be used to travel to leisure activities and facilities. This indicates that residents are relatively mobile and not as reliant on public transport systems to access facilities. When planning for future sporting and leisure facilities, the need for the facilities to be located on a site with access to public transport, although preferable, is not essential. Any facilities developed should also take into consideration the high private vehicle usage by providing sufficient car parking facilities. I - I Eltham Leisure Centre is located on Brougham Street, Eltham and is the Shire’s only indoor aquatic and leisure centre. The Centre includes the following facilities: 25m indoor heated Lap Pool; Indoor heated Leisure Pool (toddlers water play area); A Spa and Sauna; Health Club (650sqm) Exercise /Program rooms Multi-court Stadium (2 courts) Crèche Café Administration and Consulting Rooms Change Facilities The facility was built in 1989 and over the last 23 years has undergone a number of upgrades and refurbishments to meet the changing needs and expectations of the Nillumbik community. The latest upgrade to the facility occurred in 2008 and included the refurbishment of the dry health and fitness area, the crèche, change rooms, administration areas and the front of house/reception and café area. The aquatic facilities at the Eltham Leisure Centre include: Aquatics 25 Metre pool The 25 metre 6 lane pool ranges in depth from approximately 0.8 metres to 2 metres. Leisure/Toddlers Pool
However, the review also indicated that a smaller proportion of the population had limited access to disposable income and therefore requires leisure facilities and activities to be set at an affordable fee level to encourage their participation. Approximately 9 out of 10 Nillumbik residents have access to a private vehicle, which could be used to travel to leisure activities and facilities. This indicates that residents are relatively mobile and not as reliant on public transport systems to access facilities. When planning for future sporting and leisure facilities, the need for the facilities to be located on a site with access to public transport, although preferable, is not essential. Any facilities developed should also take into consideration the high private vehicle usage by providing sufficient car parking facilities. - Eltham Leisure Centre is located on Brougham Street, Eltham and is the Shire’s only indoor aquatic and leisure centre. The Centre includes the following facilities: 25m indoor heated Lap Pool; Indoor heated Leisure Pool (toddlers water play area); A Spa and Sauna; Health Club (650sqm) Exercise /Program rooms Multi-court Stadium (2 courts) Crèche Café Administration and Consulting Rooms Change Facilities The facility was built in 1989 and over the last 23 years has undergone a number of upgrades and refurbishments to meet the changing needs and expectations of the Nillumbik community. The latest upgrade to the facility occurred in 2008 and included the refurbishment of the dry health and fitness area, the crèche, change rooms, administration areas and the front of house/reception and café area. The aquatic facilities at the Eltham Leisure Centre include: Aquatics 25 Metre pool The 25 metre 6 lane pool ranges in depth from approximately 0.8 metres to 2 metres. Leisure/Toddlers Pool I I
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