Articles tagged: Bluewater
Hope for more frisbee after Colac hosts contest
Ultimate frisbee enthusiast Todd Klein says he hopes a recent tournament in Colac can help spark interest in the sport.
Countdown is on for first fest
It’s just 12 more sleeps until Colac’s first Kids Festival.
Kids fun at inaugural event
Colac’s first Kids Festival will feature Big Bash action, music stars, delicious food, amazing activities and a whole lot of fun and dancing.
Bluewater’s new Aussie-first gym
Colac’s Bluewater gym has reopened, with new first-in-Australia equipment ready to greet users.
Old lighting moves netballers, fee waiver sought
Colac District Netball Association’s junior winter competition hopes to play its 2025 season at Bluewater Leisure Centre at a reduced rate, after the lighting for its current home became unusable.
Call for hoist replacement at Colac’s Bluewater
Colac Otway Shire Council will seek funding to install ceiling hoists at Bluewater, after it received strong feedback through the budget process that the manual hoists being used were “cumbersome” and difficult to use.
Pool trials sensory quiet-time sessions
Colac’s Bluewater Leisure Centre is set to trial sensory quiet-time sessions for swimmers.
Swimming to support youth suicide prevention
Staff from Colac’s Bluewater are ready to dive into the month-long Laps for Life swimming challenge raising money and awareness of youth suicide prevention.
No plans for gas conversion
Despite the rising cost of gas and the State Government’s push to phase out the use of gas, Colac Otway Shire has no plans to convert Colac’s Bluewater swim and spa facilities to renewable energy due to the multi-million-dollar cost of conversion.
Swimmers make waves with colourful cozzies
Participants in Bluewater’s Aqua Balance group have made a splash, brightening up their sessions with colourful costumes.
Council considers switch from gas
Colac Otway Shire Council will investigate electrifying heat pumps at Colac’s Bluewater pools, as part of the council’s 2023-24 annual plan.
Free family day at Colac’s pool
Families can head along to Colac’s Bluewater leisure centre this Sunday for a free Family Fun Day.
Short-term fix reopens pool
Colac’s Bluewater pool has reopened to the public after experiencing water quality equipment issues this week.
Bluewater closure due to tech failure
Colac’s Bluewater pool has closed to the public until further notice, after issues with water quality equipment.
Bluewater to replace ceiling and roof
Colac’s Bluewater pool is set for a major roof and ceiling replacement with Colac Otway Shire councillors signing off on a $900,000-plus contract.
Pool days ease pain
Colac people with arthritis are reaping the benefits of being back in the water.
