Give us your thoughts! Membership packages for Wagga Leisure now open for feedback
Published: 23 Jan 2025 12:22pm
Members of Wagga Wagga and surrounds now have the opportunity to view and provide feedback on the proposed membership packages for what will be the new Wagga Leisure Facility.
At the 28 October 2024 Ordinary Meeting, Council resolved that Bolton Park recreational facilities, including the Jim Elphick Tennis Centre, Wagga Workout Gym, and Oasis Aquatic Centre, will join under the one management model. This will allow community members to tailor a multi-fitness membership to suit their needs.
At the first Council meeting of 2025, Council endorsed a public exhibition period from now until 18 February 2025 for the proposed fees and charges for combined recreation facility memberships.
Once adopted, these fees are proposed to be in place for the remainder of this 2024/25 financial year, and for the 2025/26 financial year.
Council’s Manager – Wagga Leisure Marc Geppert says a key focus of implementing these changes was the opportunity to offer multi-facility memberships.
“The idea is that these membership packages will allow community members to tailor a multi-fitness experience to suit their needs,” Mr Geppert said.
“We’re confident that the combined membership fees are great value for money and are a unique opportunity to evolve existing facilities into a business that offers diverse fitness options.
“The membership packages suit a range of demographics, from youth and adult to concession and family prices. There’s something for everyone.
“Our goal is to assist our community to embrace healthier lifestyle choices and practices. The new memberships will promote access and participation for all sections of the community to a full range of sports and recreational activities, while also maintaining affordability.”
Staff have benchmarked prices against the current fitness industry and considered community feedback in developing the membership options.
The tiered structure allows for an all-inclusive membership with family options and new youth memberships. Community members will be able to customise their membership to meet their fitness and wellbeing goals in an affordable way.
To view the fees and charges head to haveyoursay.wagga.nsw.gov.au/Leisure-Facilities-Fees-and-charges and submit feedback before 18 February 2025.
