Bolton Park recreational facilities to join under one management model

Changes to the management and operations of the Bolton Park recreational facilities can be expected after Council resolved a new management model at the 28 October 2024 Ordinary Meeting.

The resolution means that the Jim Elphick Tennis Centre, which was previously operated under a community club, will now be managed by Council alongside other Bolton Park facilities, including the Oasis Aquatic Centre.

This new model will also provide Council with the opportunity to enter negotiations for the ownership and management of the gym attached to the Oasis facility, which was recently listed for sale by the current owners.

Council’s Manager City Growth and Regional Assets Ben Creighton says this will allow Council to offer a diverse and inclusive range of recreational facilities, all operating under the one management model.

“Essentially this means that in the future members of the community would be able to access the facilities like the pool, gym and tennis centre under a joint membership.

“This is, however, subject to the sale and negotiations currently being finalised with the owners of the gym.”

Mr Creighton says that Council is also looking at implementing improvements to the Oasis Aquatic Centre cafe as part of a broader strategy.

“With the new model we’re proposing, Council will have more flexibility to make the café more sustainable and create a better environment for everyone using the broader precinct.

“There is no current timeline for when these changes will come into effect, however Council is hopeful that the current discussions and future contract arrangements will be resolved prior to the end of the year.”