As part of its aim to deliver $2.08million worth of upgrades to Central Coast Council’s leisure centres this financial year, $476k worth of upgrades are now complete.

These works include $110,000 worth of solar pool heating installed at Peninsula Leisure Centre and Toukley Aquatic Centre, and $66,000 worth of ventilation improvements at Peninsula Leisure Centre and Lake Haven Recreation Centre – where large fans have been installed in the sports halls.

Additionally, $200,000 worth of brand new, cardio gym equipment has been delivered and installed at Lake Haven Recreation Centre, with an additional $100,000 spent on upgrading the surrounding infrastructure to support this new equipment – including flooring, power and internet to allow the users to live stream entertainment on the cardio equipment while they exercise.

Council Director Connected Communities, Julie Vaughan said that Council is committed to providing outstanding leisure facilities.

“Our aim is to ensure sport, leisure, recreation and aquatic facilities are high-quality open spaces that are well maintained and activated,” Ms Vaughan said.

“With the goal to continually improve the physical and social wellbeing of the Central Coast community, investing $2.08million over the next year across our six leisure centres will further provide residents and visitors of the Coast with terrific facilities and classes.”

Work still to commence this financial year includes an upgrade to the outdoor seating and grandstand area at Wyong Olympic Pool and a $1.29million upgrade to the Lake Haven Recreation Centre building.