Lead Architect appointed for delivery of the Regional Aquatic and Leisure Centre

19 May 2022

Mount Barker District Council is progressing with delivery of the regional aquatic and leisure centre after appointing DesignInc as lead Architect for the project.

As lead architect, DesignInc will lead the design team, and guide the community engagement through the Community Reference Group and other activities proposed in their design bid.

Mayor Ann Ferguson said the Council’s evaluation panel considered DesignInc to be the most experienced and capable firm for the specified services.

“DesignInc stood out with extensive experience creating leisure and swimming facilities, including the Mount Gambier Indoor Aquatic Facility, Campbelltown Leisure Centre and George Bolton Swimming Centre at Burnside.

“We’re confident this appointment will deliver our community a high quality, value for money facility that reflects the needs of the Mount Barker community, surrounding areas and its visitors”.

Manager Strategic Projects and Economic Development, Luke Gray said, “The appointment of the Lead Architect is a significant milestone and signals the commencement of design work in earnest.

“We look forward to working with DesignInc to design an innovative facility that includes a strong collaborative process with the community and stakeholders producing an outstanding centre that will deliver the best outcomes for our residents and ratepayers well into the future."

The regional aquatic and leisure centre project has been co-funded by the Government of South Australia’s Local Government Infrastructure Partnership Program and Australian Government's Community Development Grant Scheme.

Construction is targeted to commence in May 2023 with completion by October 2024.