Bluewater
COST BLOWOUT: Bluewater project exceeds $13 million
THE cost of Colac’s Bluewater redevelopment has already hit more than $13 million, with both the council and building contractor unwilling to take responsibility for the warped stadium floor.
STADIUM WOES: Demand for details of Bluewater farce
TWO Colac Otway Shire councillors say the community deserves monthly updates on the incomplete, over-budget Bluewater stadium which was due to open more than 18 months ago.
Swimming club rapt to have pool again
COLAC Swimming Club officials say they are rapt to have a pool in Colac again after two years of travelling to train.
Pools open but worry continues
COLAC’S Bluewater swimming and hydrotherapy pools will open today but sporting groups look set for a long wait to use the centre stadium which is “unsafe” and unusable.
Colac’s swimming complex reopens next week
COLAC’S long-awaited redeveloped Bluewater swimming pool, hydrotherapy pool and children’s splash pad will open to the public next Friday.
Council initiates probe into Bluewater delays and blowout
COLAC OTWAY Shire Council has ordered a review into the overdue and over-budget Bluewater sports centre redevelopment.
Stadium delays sideline young basketballers
ALMOST 200 young basketballers will be sidelined due to delays with Colac’s Bluewater stadium redevelopment.
Bluewater setbacks and uneven floor disappoint council
COLAC OTWAY Shire Council’s chief says she is “disappointed to inform the community that the Bluewater stadium will not be ready for the start of the upcoming summer season of sport”.