Tuesday, 9 September 2025

North-Eastern Metropolitan Region

Aiv PUGLIELLI (North-Eastern Metropolitan) (12:56): (1813) My question today is to the Minister for Outdoor Recreation. The Heidelberg West community wants to see the Olympic Village swimming pool saved. They are calling for this important pool and recreation centre to be refurbished so that everyone can continue to enjoy access to this local pool. The Australian Medical Association has gotten behind this community campaign, and I will put on record the member for Ivanhoe has made representations on this matter also on behalf of his constituents. Local doctors are highlighting the serious health concerns that would be posed should the pool close down. The community is strong, they are united, and they have made their wish known, which is to save the Olympic Village pool. Minister, will you commit to providing funding so that the Olympic leisure centre can be upgraded and continue to operate for many years to come?